Author: matthew.arco
Christie: Despite shortfall, tax cut can be achieved
BELMAR - Despite news from the state's Treasurer that the administration had to again slash spending in light of recent revenue numbers, Gov. Chris Christie says he will continue to advocate for a tax cut.
The governor says he remains committed to the idea that the Legislature should send him a tax cut proposal with the upcoming budget.
Read More >N.J. congressional delegation should back aid for Okla. tornado victims, Christie says
BELMAR - Two wrongs don't make a right.
It's the message Gov. Chris Christie is sending when it comes to federal disaster aid for the people of Oklahoma.
Read More >Christie: Oliver's protest of some higher-ed projects amounts to politics
BELMAR – Gov. Chris Christie rebutted Speaker Sheila Oliver’s criticism Wednesday of the selection process for public colleges under the bond act.
Oliver wrote a letter to Christie in which she said the process was too secret, urged the administration to be more transparent about the selection process, and said a resolution has been introduced that would oppose the projects OK’d by the Commissioner of Higher Education.
Read More >CWA promises to take lottery privatization protest to court
TRENTON – A union representing New Jersey Lottery workers is promising to appeal to court an administrative decision by the Department of Treasury that moves Lottery privatization plans forward.
The Communications Workers of America issued a statement Tuesday blasting the announcement from Treasury that it intends to move forward with a proposed contract with Northstar New Jersey to run parts of the Lottery. Treasury announced the decision Tuesday that was made by its Division of Purchase and Property late Monday.
Read More >OLS now projects more than $700M shortfall through next fiscal year
TRENTON – The state’s Office of Legislative Services revised its latest revenue numbers upward Tuesday, but still warned that New Jersey could be facing a more than $700 million budget shortfall.
Read More >Christie no longer TODAY show 'co-host,' but will appear for 'extended interview'
Gov. Chris Christie is no longer scheduled to co-host an hour of the TODAY show, rather the incumbent governor seeking re-election in the fall will sit down “for an extended interview,” according to the program’s spokeswoman.
New Jersey’s governor was originally slated to co-host the program for an hour later this week when PolitickerNJ reported the appearance could have given Christie’s lesser-known primary opponent grounds for requesting equal on-air time, according to an FCC spokesman.
Read More >Codey embarks on raising tobacco purchasing age to 21
TRENTON – A Senate lawmaker introduced legislation Monday that would raise the age to buy a pack of cigarettes in the state to 21.
Sen. Richard Codey, (D-27), introduced a bill that would increase the legal age for purchasing tobacco products from 19 to 21 years old. Codey is touting the bill as a proposal that would ultimately save lives by cutting down the number of young adults who become addicted to cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Read More >State still expecting affordable housing money for general fund
TRENTON – Despite being tied up in litigation and surrounded by a cloud of uncertainty over the exact amount of funds available, the state is still banking on receiving $166 million in unused affordable housing dollars.
Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff told Senate lawmakers the governor’s budget continues to rely on receiving the affordable housing dollars.
Read More >Treasurer: Unions' Lottery deal protest could be resolved as soon as today
TRENTON – New Jersey’s Treasurer says he expects the state to receive a check for $120 million from the privatization of the lottery deal “within days.”
Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff told Senate lawmakers he believes protests filed by New Jersey unions against the privatization plan could be resolved as soon as today. The resolution would mean the state could receive its upfront payment for the sale within days, he said.
Read More >Cutting spending will close $132M shortfall, treasurer says
TRENTON – New Jersey’s Treasurer says the state plans to fill a $132 million budget shortfall by cutting spending.
Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff told lawmakers Fiscal Year 2013 revenues will be $132 million shy of revised projections, forcing the state to trim spending to fill the deficit. The FY 2013 shortfall was filled by reducing supplemental spending by $93 million and lapsing $74 million in unspent funds, according to the Treasurer.
Read More >The Back Room
Source: Menendez unhappy with O'Donnell as chair
Add U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's name to the list of Democrats around the state unhappy with the choice of Assemblyman Jason O'Donnell as state party chairman.
Read More >Wake-Up Call
Morning News Digest - May 22, 2013
Shavar Jeffries launches 2014 mayoral campaign in Newark NEWARK - The Boys and Girls clubs hosted the professionally staged announcement for Shavar Jeffries’ Mayoral candidacy announcement. Over 400 supporters packed the gym, some of whom had already committed to the candidate, while others were still undecided. Max Pizarro-PolitickerNJ.com http://www.politickernj.com/65777/shavar-jeffries-launches-2014-campaign-mayor-son-newark...
Op-Ed
Time to have the talk we hope to avoid but can’t
By Tedford J. Taylor No topic is a less likely conversation-starter than our eventual deaths. Still, there is a lot to talk about. When polled, about 90 percent of people presented with end-of-life scenarios prefer the prospect of dying at home with... Read More >
Contributors
Quote of the Day
Quote of the day
"I'm beyond disgusted by his choice." - Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly on Paterson Councilman Anthony Davis' decision to back Gov. Chris Christie.
- PolitickerNJ.comPoll
Resources
Visit the PolitickerNJ.com/resources page for links to the best collection of information on New Jersey state government.
- Polls
- The best blogs
- Columnists
- State election results
- Assembly election results
- Local party websites
- And more.
Most Active Stories
Press Releases
Press releases are submitted by PolitickerNJ users, not by staff. They do not represent the viewpoint of PolitickerNJ.com.
