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Christie: Gandolfini was a New Jersey treasure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:41:50 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the death of "The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini (gan-dahl-FEE'-nee) has come as an awful shock to him.

Southern NJ Democratic leaders endorse Booker

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:41:42 -0400

DEPTFORD, New Jersey - Democratic leaders from seven southern New Jersey counties pledged their support Wednesday to Newark Mayor Cory Booker in the special U.S. Senate primary election, but that does not mean they will be raising money for him.

Christie can set NJ election date, lawyers argue

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:26:01 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - Government lawyers argued Tuesday that the New Jersey Supreme Court should reject a request to move a special U.S. Senate election that Gov. Chris Christie scheduled three weeks before the state's regular Nov. 5 election.

Booker encounters bumps on path to US Senate seat

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:37:22 -0400

NEWARK, New Jersey - Newark Mayor Cory Booker is the favorite to win a fast-paced race for U.S. Senate set off by the death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg this month.

Julie Hermann starts as Rutgers athletic director

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:39:28 -0400

PISCATAWAY, New Jersey - Saying she has already rolled up her sleeves and is ready to work, Julie Hermann took over as Rutgers' athletic director with the promise that her No. 1 job is to create an atmosphere for Scarlet Knights students to excel on and off the field.

Chicago's next US attorney faces urgent dilemma

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:53:12 -0400

CHICAGO - Chicago's next U.S. attorney faces a dilemma sprung from the twin evils bedeviling America's third-largest city.

Post-Sandy flood maps give some relief to NJ coast

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:43:48 -0400

TOMS RIVER, New Jersey - With the stroke of a pen and the click of a mouse, the federal government saved George Kasimos tens of thousands of dollars.

Could big money leave Newark with Mayor Booker?

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:14:39 -0400

NEWARK, New Jersey - Visits from Britain's prime minister, the Dalai Lama and assorted movie stars. A $100 million gift to the school system. Wall Street buy-in. Coverage from worldwide media.

NJ high court considers quick election date review

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:08:42 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - New Jersey's highest court will consider an expedited review of Gov. Chris Christie's decision to hold a special election for U.S. Senate in mid-October, three weeks before his own gubernatorial election.

NJ Gov. Christie to appear with Bill Clinton

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:59:46 -0400

CHICAGO - Political observers will be closely watching as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie participates in a discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative in Chicago.

NJ governor agrees to Clarence Clemons Day

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:38:04 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - The "Big Man" has his own day.

NJ court: Special US Senate election in Oct. OK

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:07:20 -0400

A special U.S. Senate election to replace the late Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg can be held in October, as it was scheduled by Republican Gov. Chris Christie, a state court ruled Thursday.

Buono, Christie address NJ's business community

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:23:57 -0400

PRINCETON, New Jersey - Gov. Chris Christie and Sen. Barbara Buono agree the state was an economic mess when Christie took office in January 2010, but are at odds over how it got that way - and how to sustain a robust economy.

Court: NJ can sign lottery marketing contract

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:47:34 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that the state can move ahead with its plan to turn over sales and marketing of the New Jersey Lottery to a private vendor, but the panel still plans more hearings on the matter.

Poll: Christie ratings remain high

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:32:04 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - A new poll shows Gov. Chris Christie continues to see a bounce from his handling of Superstorm Sandy.

NJ to have cancer care alliance with MD Anderson

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:53:55 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and leaders of the Cooper Health System in South Jersey have announced a cancer treatment partnership with a Texas group.

Chiesa sworn in as New Jersey's new senator

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:20:51 -0400

WASHINGTON - Jeffrey Chiesa of New Jersey became the Senate's newest member on Monday, but he'll only be around for about four months.

4 Democrats, 2 Republicans in NJ Senate race

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:58:55 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - The field was set Monday for New Jersey's special U.S. Senate election as two polls showed what observers suspected: Newark Mayor Cory Booker is the early front-runner for the seat.

Christie, Norcross announce cancer care alliance

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:11:22 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - Gov. Chris Christie and political leader George Norcross III, who chairs the board of Cooper Health System in South Jersey, announced a new cancer treatment partnership.

Christie names Hoffman as acting attorney general

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:43:32 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - Gov. Chris Christie has named John Hoffman as acting state attorney general.

NJ's temporary senator to be sworn in

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:17:26 -0400

WASHINGTON - New Jersey's newest U.S. Senator is preparing to be sworn in.

Romney hosts retreat of political, business elite

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 16:53:09 -0400

PARK CITY, Utah - Mitt Romney urged a gathering of political and business leaders to set aside partisan bickering and to seek solutions to the nation's most pressing issues.

Democratic official sues over NJ Senate election

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:26:26 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - A Democratic party official in northern New Jersey is challenging Gov. Chris Christie's authority to call a special election in October to complete the U.S. Senate term of the late Frank Lautenberg.

Editorial: Gov. Christie only looks like a...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:50:44 -0400

An editorial / By Dale McFeatters - Gov. Chris Christie appealed to a national audience as a non-politician politician. Considering the state he governs is New Jersey this novel judgment seemed like a chemically aided suspension of disbelief.

Former mayor is in special NJ Senate race

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:12:06 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - One of New Jersey's best-known conservative activists is running for U.S. Senate.