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1. In Christie-Democrats tax cut debate, OLS may play central role
(Opinion/Commentary)

...  tax cut affordability, raising the prospect of spending reductions elsewhere to make up for the loss. The Governor’s plan assumes 7 percent economic growth, a figure widely viewed as overly optimistic ...

2. Christie vetoes legislation to create a health care exchange in New Jersey
(Health/Healthquest)

... votes to override the veto. Assemblyman Herb Conaway (D-Burlington), the lead lower house sponsor of the legislation was critical of the governor’s veto and said the health benefits exchange program ...

3. Christie administration proposes housing policy changes to help homelessness
(N.J./State)

... needs met,” Constable said. “The HMFA is smartly utilizing an established incentive-driven tax program to advance the governor’s goal of eliminating homelessness in the state.” The proposed rules would ...

4. Poll finds 51% of New Jersey voters have favorable view of Christie
(N.J./State)

... approve of the job Christie is doing, a new high for PublicMind polling of the governor’s performance: Another 33 percent disapprove. A year ago in May, Christie broke even, with 44 percent approving and ...

5. Charity polo event set for Liberty State Park in June aims to attract visitors
(Sports/Professional)

... Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, which will be held at Liberty State Park on June 2. The fifth annual event, displaced this year from Governor’s Island, is expected to draw a host of celebrity participants ...

6. Activists give Christie a 'D' for environmental record
(N.J./State)

... gas plants, and support for offshore wind, the governor’s highest subject grade was a C-. Christie received D’s on energy, clean water, appointments, open space, and environmental values, and an F in ...

7. 20 New Jerseyans, groups, companies receive Governor's Jefferson Awards
(N.J./State)

Award recognizes volunteerism BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno presented the Governor’s Jefferson Awards to 20 New Jerseyans, organizations and companies at a ceremony ...

8. N.J. awards historic preservation efforts in Clinton, Demarest, Commercial and Haddon Heights
(N.J./State)

... House in Parsippany, Drumthwacket, the Governor’s Mansion in Princeton; the Sweeton House in Cherry Hill; and the James Whitall House at Red Bank Battlefield in National Park. Founder Ted Nickles ...

9. Buono slams Christie for joining Scott Walker campaign in Wisconsin
(N.J./State)

... recall mainly for his successful effort to eliminate bargaining rights for public employees. More than 90,000 Wisconsin voters signed the recall petitions. The governor’s political strategist Mike DuHaime ...

10. Christie receives hair removal on public funds: Sweeney demands investigation
(Life/Style)

... New Brunswick Hair and Skin Institute, that he was unable to govern. One tweet from the governor’s personal twitter account, (@GovChristie) dated April 27, 2011: ” This hurts like a son of a bitch!! ...

11. What Pataki's Super PAC 'Tipping Point' means for N.J. elections
(Opinion/Commentary)

... groups spent at least $13.7 million on the 2009 governor’s race. Whether super PACs and other outside groups will form solely to focus on congressional contests in New Jersey is unknown. But it’s a ...

12. Christie’s 'Comeback' increases child poverty 14 percent
(Opinion/Commentary)

...  The current State Administration has repeatedly demonstrated its insensitivity to the basic needs of our vulnerable citizens. The Governor’s Medicaid cuts, alone, are leading to many New Jerseyans being ...

13. Earth Day in N.J. shows Christie and enviros cannot agree
(N.J./State)

... him in the governor’s race in 2009. Back in January, according to the Sierra Club, Director Jeff Tittel said the Christie administration has weakened important environmental policies regarding air pollution ...

14. March job loss in N.J. ends 6-month growth
(Money/Economy)

... working families." Policy Coordinator Jeff Brown said, "This is proof that the governor’s policies aren’t working. Instead of calling for policies that could help the middle-class, like real property ...

15. Chris Christie as potential Romney running mate could account for poll disparities
(Opinion/Commentary)

... University last week. Among registered voters, Monmouth has the governor’s positive job rating at 50 percent while Quinnipiac put it at 59 percent. Each organization’s prior polls put the governor’s ...

16. N.J. Republican and Democratic parties take a post-election breather from fundraising
(N.J./State)

... year’s presidential and congressional races. Also, the governor’s seat and all 120 legislative seats are up for reelection in 2013. Compared to the same period four years earlier, combined fundraising ...

17. Christie creates council to examine homelessness in New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... Parole Board, the adjutant general and a representative from the governor’s office. 11 public members will be appointed by the governor and will include a representative of county government; a representative ...

18. Sen. Codey calls on Christie to fill 11 judgeships in Essex County after thousands of cases delayed
(N.J./State)

... has not acted. The people of Essex County deserve better than that. The governor needs to act. “Over a year ago, I, along with other Democratic senators, met with the governor’s staff and signed off ...

19. Christie's Israel trip fit for a king: No apology to N.J. taxpayers
(N.J./State)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM According to just released figures, Governor Chris Christie’s overseas trip to Israel was also a learning experience for the state’s taxpayers. The governor’s security ...

20. Gov. Christie's helicopter travel costs an issue...again
(N.J./State)

... highly criticized in May 2011 for using a police helicopter to fly to his son’s high school baseball game. The governor’s trip took an hour, and cost was estimated at $2,500. According to the Wall Street ...