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Christie back on the campaign trail in New Hampshire

Governor Chris Christie has three campaign stops in New Hampshire this afternoon and three tomorrow, according an email announcement by his campaign this morning.

This morning, he thanked New Jersey resident for staying home.

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Posted: January 24th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: 2016 Presidential Politics, Chris Christie, Christie Administration | Tags: , , , | 4 Comments »

Christie declares ‘state of emergency’ as major storm approaches in N.J.

Amanda Marzullo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) NEWARK — Gov. Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency as a major winter snow storm approaches New Jersey and the East Coast. The… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 23rd, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Christie, New Jersey | Tags: , , | 1 Comment »

What a ‘state of emergency’ declaration really means

assetContentTRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has just declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the blizzard due to blanket the state beginning Friday night. As ominous as it sounds, a state of emergency means more for the police, fire and other public safety officials responding to the event than it does for the average person.… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 23rd, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Christie, Monmouth County News, New Jersey | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on What a ‘state of emergency’ declaration really means

Why did N.J. miss out on $300M in federal Hurricane Sandy aid?

IMG_5189WASHINGTON — New Jersey got only $15 million of the $326 million requested in disaster relief under a program funded in the Hurricane Sandy aid package in part because the state submitted “a weaker application,” a top federal official said Thursday. The award, announced Thursday by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro at an event… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 22nd, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Christie, Hurricane Sandy, Superstorm Sandy | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Why did N.J. miss out on $300M in federal Hurricane Sandy aid?

What does Moody’s think about north Jersey casinos and Atlantic City?

assetContentTRENTON — A Wall Street rating agency said Tuesday a plan to expand casino gambling to north Jersey would be “bad news” for Atlantic City and could cause more casinos to close in the Jersey Shore resort. The report by Moody’s Investor Services came on the same day a bill was formally introduced in the state… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 14th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Atlantic City, NJ Constitution, NJ State Legislature | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

N.J. public unions defend mandatory dues challenged in U.S. Supreme Court

assetContent (42)TRENTON — New Jersey’s public labor union leaders say they are intently watching a case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday that could strike down compulsory membership dues and threaten how they are funded. The outcome is of major consequence in the Garden State and about 20 other states where public workers are required to… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 11th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: New Jersey, News | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on N.J. public unions defend mandatory dues challenged in U.S. Supreme Court

Uber says airport fare cut in half as it slashes prices in N.J.

25958_11_06_uber_story_south58fLike a retail store fighting the post-Christmas shopping slump, Uber is having a sale on the price of getting from here to there this winter. Prices on Uber X airport trips are being cut 50 percent and other trips are seeing a 15 percent price reduction across New Jersey, starting now, said Craig Ewer, an Uber… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 10th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: New Jersey, News | Tags: , , | 2 Comments »

8 N.J. laws that take effect Jan. 1

assetContent (20)TRENTON — With the new year come some new laws in New Jersey. Eight laws will take effect today, according to the state’s nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services. Seven were signed into law 2015 and one in 2014. 1. Prohibiting unsolicited checks: This law bans companies from sending New Jersey residents unsolicited checks that, when redeemed,… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 1st, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: New Jersey | Tags: , | Comments Off on 8 N.J. laws that take effect Jan. 1

Christie administration ends waiver for food stamp work requirement

assetContent (38)TRENTON — About 11,000 New Jerseyans may have their food assistance discontinued after Gov. Chris Christie’s administration said Thursday that the state is no longer offering a waiver from a work requirement in the program. People across the U.S. are required to work at least 20 hours a week to receive subsidized food aid under the… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: December 31st, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Christie, Christie Administration, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Christie administration ends waiver for food stamp work requirement

How to check to see if you have unclaimed property in N.J. and reclaim it

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TRENTON — New Jersey’s Unclaimed Property Administration connected $123 million in unclaimed assets with their rightful owners or heirs in the fiscal year that ended in June, according to an audit of the agency. The state paid out $125 million in 2014 and $107.5 million in 2013. But plenty remains unclaimed. Nearly $264 million was turned… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: December 29th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: New Jersey | Tags: , , | Comments Off on How to check to see if you have unclaimed property in N.J. and reclaim it