Education Issues Impact State School Boards and PTAs

By Jerry Henry

The annual meeting of the state’s school boards and parent teacher associations had Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno reminding attendees that a proposal to eliminate voting on school budgets is a part of the Governor’s tool kit reform. 

Legislation Proposed to Reduce Water Main Breaks

By Briana Vannozzi

The American Society of Civil Engineers gave North Jersey a D minus, the lowest grade possible, for its water system. 

Chester Branch Railroad Rehabilitation Completed

By Desiree Taylor

Five million dollars in federal stimulus money paid for the rehabilitation project on the Chester Branch Freight Railroad. 

Company Performs Background Checks on Political Candidates

By Jim Hooker

Candidate Check, a new non-partisan business venture by David Doud, offers free background checks for legislative candidates. 

NJN Employees Receive Layoff Notices As the Network Moves Closer to Privatization

By Jim Hooker

The 124 remaining state employees at NJN Public Television and Radio received layoff notices … 45 days in advance of the July 1 layoff date.

Governor Christie Delivers Commencement Address at Seton Hall University

By Marie DeNoia Aronsohn

The Seton Hall graduating class of 2011 gave its commencement keynote speaker a mixed reception today.