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1. Gov. Christie announces Paterson education effort based on Harlem Children's Zone
(N.J./State)

... of," Canada said. "Governor Christie is taking great strides to reform educational models to make sure children are our very first priority. I'm proud to stand with the governor and community leaders to ...

2. NJ cities and towns sharing $13M in state recycling aid
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... Martin said. "Local governments will use this money to continue to build even stronger recycling programs as we all work to continue improving our recycling efforts. Recycling is a priority for the DEP. ...

3. Grading Gov. Christie’s first year in office
(Opinion/Commentary)

... and his continued vilification of teachers, one can only conclude that education was not a priority for the Governor in year one either. Furthermore, the state is facing at least another $10 billion ...

4. Sam Serritella gets prison for horseshoe scam
(N.J./State)

... college education for their children, they deserve nothing less than a fair and honest deal," said Attorney General Paula T. Dow in a statement. "We have made it a top priority to protect investors by ...

5. N.J. mayors plan to seek more shared services
(N.J./State)

... priority survey. The results were made public Thursday. When asked what actions they will likely take to meet the 2 percent cap the mayors ranked them as seeking shared services, increasing fees, reducing ...

6. Gov. Christie is finding a way to reach across the aisle
(Opinion/Commentary)

... YouTube moments, that are going to matter most. He's evolving. To that end, finding a way to reach across the aisle and work more effectively with Democrats is something that will be an even higher priority ...

7. New Jersey must make investment in roads and bridges a high priority
(Opinion/Commentary)

... in roadway and bridge infrastructure be restored to high priority status. Since 1984, investment responsibility has fallen to the Transportation Trust Fund. The Fund, supported largely by motor ...

8. Stamp price changes slated for 2011 with USPS woes
(U.S./Nation)

... 4 oz mailings $4.95 Priority Mail (up to 16 oz) According to stamps.com, on Jan 2nd, 2011, the U.S. Postal Service® implemented a postage rate increase for some Priority Mail® and Express Mail® services, ...

9. State of the State Address: Democrats say Christie not living in the real New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... will continue to be our top priority. The governor's approach that confronts our problems with viable solutions is a refreshing change from the way Trenton has historically operated. The tax, borrow and ...

10. Gov. Chris Christie 2011 State of the State Address
(N.J./State)

... our students first. We must expand the charter school program beyond the six we approved this year and the 73 operating in New Jersey. That is a top priority. I am ready to work with you, the members ...

11. Legislature approves income tax break for N.J. seniors
(Money/Economy)

... change would put New Jersey on par with Pennsylvania, Illinois and Mississippi, the only other states to have a similar retirement income tax exemption. "Our first priority should be helping New Jersey's ...

12. New Jersey deserves affordable housing and environmental protection
(Opinion/Commentary)

... back to school Join Obama's conversation on conservation Clean energy and conservation should be a priority in N.J. Jersey girls enjoy outdoors despite image from ‘Real Housewives' and ‘Jersey ...

13. Ronald Mas of Red Bank given 12 years in prison for stealing $3.8M in mortage loan proceeds
(N.J./State)

... as this defendant did, they should face a stiff sentence." "We have made prosecuting major financial crimes a top priority, as this lengthy prison sentence illustrates," state Criminal Justice Director ...

14. Gov. Christie signs legislation to restore Barnegat Bay
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... said it fulfills his commitment to make it a priority to deal with the deteriorating ecological health of the bay. Bill A-2290 establishes what is described as the strictest-in-the-nation standards to ...

15. Gov. Christie’s tough love has dangerous costs
(Opinion/Commentary)

... giving reasonable concessions wherever possible. Municipalities need to make public safety their top priority. And the state must also be realistic when faced with cost-cutting options by chipping in ...

16. 2010: A memorable year for New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... administration lost out on a $14 million federal aid grant that would have given every New Jersey charter school $150,000. Democratic legislators are saying that education is not a priority for Christie. ...

17. N.J. was wrong to reject application to study municipal consolidation between Cherry Hill and Merchantville
(Opinion/Commentary)

... hope Christie tells the DCA to reconsider its ruling. Municipal consolidation should be a top priority in this state, and we need all the help we can get. Gina Genovese is Executive Director of Courage ...

18. New Year’s resolutions for small business owners
(Money/Economy)

... credit unions to micro lenders that specialize in making loans to minority-owned firms and companies in disadvantaged areas — that are making it a priority to provide capital to small businesses. 5. ...

19. Gov. Christie is at Disney World, but the Governor of New Jersey is never really on vacation
(Opinion/Commentary)

... to make a convincing argument that a Governor's whereabouts during a snowstorm should be a major priority. There are plenty of criteria to evaluate the performances of our state's chief executives. How ...

20. Sanity at last
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

...  And people should be priority over animals (bear cull was needed; a more aggressive deer cull needs to be next). This state was going down the tubes fast. Hopefully Christie's actions (including the ...