Reporters Roundtable – Friday, April 29, 2011

Host: Michael Aron

Carl Lewis residency decision, Governor Christie NJ Supreme Court warning and Governor Christie criticizes the legislature.

Haddonfield’s British Chip Shop Celebrates the Royal Wedding

By Dari Mandell

Customers received a royal reception at the British Chip Shop in Haddonfield today. 

Mall of America to Acquire Xanadu Complex

By Marie DeNoia Aronsohn

 There is a new deal in the works to complete the long-dormant Xanadu retail and entertainment complex at the Meadowlands. 

Inside Politics Q and A with Patrick Murray

By Jim Hooker

Guest Patrick Murray, Monmouth University Gannett Poll Director, provides an overview of the week in politics.

Senator Sweeney Reacts to Governor’s “Do Nothing Legislature” Accusation

By Michael Aron 

At his town hall meetings, Governor Christie displays a “Do-Nothing Legislature” sign. 

Toll Collectors Expected to Vote on Deal to Prevent Privatization

By Briana Vannozzi

The Turnpike Authority Board and union leaders reached an agreement that will save hundreds of public worker toll collector jobs. 

Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Governor’s Nominee

By Michael Aron 

Mary O’Dowd, Governor Christie’s nominee to replace the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, had her Senate confirmation hearing today. 

Carl Lewis Loses Bid to Run for Senate

By Jerry Henry

A federal judge has denied Democratic Senate candidate Carl Lewis’s bid to reinstate his name on a New Jersey primary election ballot. 

State Judiciary Faces Salary Shortfall

By Dari Mandell

The Judiciary faces flat funding in this year’s budget, and as a result, the department has to identify 25 million dollars to cover its salary commitments. 

Diocese to Honor John Paul II on Date of His Beatification

By Briana Vannozzi

The last time the late Pope John Paul II visited New Jersey was 1995 and he drew a crowd of nearly 84 thousand for mass at Giants Stadium.