Reporters Roundtable – Friday, May 13, 2011

Host: Michael Aron

Sick leave payouts, pension reform, Carl Lewis and Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver op-ed.

Newark Peace Education Summit Draws International Peace Leaders

By Marie DeNoia Aronsohn

The three-day Newark Peace Education Summit began this morning in the Brick City. Peace advocate-celebrities, activists, and the Dalai Lama himself will spend much of the next three days taking part in a series of workshops and panel discussions examining “best practices” to create peace. 

16th Annual NJ Democratic State Conference to Focus on Training

By Michael Aron

Every year at this time state Democrats gather in Atlantic City to coordinate strategies and raise spirits. 

Inside Politics Q and A with Stu Koch

By Jim Hooker

Guest Stu Koch, The College of New Jersey political analyst, provides an overview of this week’s political news. 

Protesters Call on Christie to Stop Bailing-Out Large Corporations

By Kate Megargee

Protesters rallied against the Christie administration’s decision to give Triple Five 200-million dollars in financing while cutting funding for vital services like public safety and education. 

Live Racing at Meadowlands & Monmouth Park to Continue

By Briana Vannozzi

A deal has been struck to lease the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park racetracks to private operators.