Category Archives: Local News

Progress Made on Federal Insurance Enrollment, But Still a Long Way to Go

NJ Spotlight published the following article on January 16, 2014. To read the full article, click here. PROGRESS ON FEDERAL INSURANCE ENROLLMENT, BUT STILL A LONG WAY TO GO ANDREW KITCHENMAN | JANUARY 16, 2014 It’s becoming easier for New Jersey residents to buy health insurance through the federal marketplace, but the state is still challenged… Continue Reading

Mercer County Executive Lists Bridge Upgrades and School Repairs as Top Priorities in Annual Speech

The Trenton Times published the following article on January 16, 2014. To read the full article, click here. Mercer County executive lists bridge upgrades and school repairs as top priorities in yearly speech By Alyssa Mease/The Times of Trenton  on January 16, 2014 at 9:00 PM, updated January 16, 2014 at 10:45 PM The new Mercer County… Continue Reading

State Awards $52 Million in Tax Breaks for Redevelopment at Newark’s ‘Four Corners’

The Star Ledger published the following article on January 15, 2014. To read the full article, click here. State awards $52 million in tax breaks for redevelopment at Newark’s ‘Four Corners’ By Tom De Poto/The Star-Ledger  on January 15, 2014 at 7:43 AM, updated January 15, 2014 at 7:46 AM A project that could transform the commercial… Continue Reading

Governor Christie Calls for Longer School Days and Calendar in State of the State Address

NJ Spotlight published the following article on January 15, 2014. To read the full article, click here. CHRISTIE CALLS FOR LONGER SCHOOL DAY, CALENDAR IN STATE OF THE STATE JOHN MOONEY | JANUARY 15, 2014 For a governor mired in scandal and seeking to change the political conversation, the proposal to extend the school day and… Continue Reading

Governor Christie’s Call for Pension Concessions Sets Up Budget Battle with Senator Sweeney

NJ Spotlight published the following article on January 15, 2014. To read the full article, click here. CHRISTIE’S CALL FOR PENSION CONCESSIONS SETS UP BUDGET BATTLE WITH SWEENEY MARK J. MAGYAR | JANUARY 15, 2014 Gov. Chris Christie yesterday called for a new round of public employee pension concessions, setting the stage for a bitter budget… Continue Reading