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1. N.J. legislature passes statewide ban on fracking
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... in the Delaware River Basin and protect New Jersey's waters." The legislation (A-3653) is sponsored by Sen. Bob Gordon (D-Bergen) and Assembly members Connie Wagner (D-Bergen), Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer), ...

2. 2011 NBA lockout can trace its roots back to 1983
(Sports/Professional)

... of the NBA and develop a cohesive and profitable broadcasting strategy. He would move try to ensure the stability of NBA franchises by increasing licensing revenues, and developing corporate sponsorships. ...

3. New Jersey July 4th fireworks: A weekend of events
(Entertainment/Movies)

... as its Presenting Sponsor donating $45,000 to support the festivities. The schedule of events for July 4 weekend are: KaBoom Amusements – Friday, July 1st thru Sunday, 3rd Three days of All-American ...

4. Christie takes action to abolish N.J. affordable housing council, shift higher education supervision
(N.J./State)

... by Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-Union). Green recommended COAH be abolished in legislation he co-sponsored early in the legislative session (S-1/A-3447) that was conditionally vetoed by the governor in ...

5. N.J. employers escape $750 million payroll tax hike
(N.J./State)

... (D-Camden), chairman of the upper house Labor Committee and a sponsor of the bill, said “By cutting taxes on employers we are providing them a much needed break, while also sparing the unemployed from ...

6. New Jersey’s neediest have an ally in Assemblyman Gary Schaer
(Opinion/Commentary)

... and as a member of the Special Committee on Economic Development, and the Committee on State Government. During his three terms in the legislature, Schaer has built a track record by sponsoring initiatives ...

7. N.J. Assembly approves Democratic bill to restore earned income tax credit for low-income workers
(N.J./State)

Legislation that Democratic sponsors describe as designed to reverse Gov. Chris Christie’s income tax increase on working poor families was approved 46-32 by the Assembly on Wednesday. The governor last ...

8. N.J. Assembly approves 'millionaires' tax' and $600 million in school aid
(N.J./State)

Gov. Christie expected to veto the income tax hike on 16,000 wealthy New Jerseyans Legislation that Democratic sponsors maintain is designed to ensure shared sacrifice by New Jersey’s 16,000 wealthiest ...

9. Christie signs controversial bill to raise health and pension costs for 500K public workers
(N.J./State)

... was sponsored by Senators Joseph Pennacchio (R-Morris), Assemblymen Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden), Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr. (R-Monmouth) and Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth).  ...

10. NJN transfer to WNET is a casualty for free press
(Opinion/Commentary)

... that would block the transfer of the New Jersey Network (NJN) to New York based WNET. The resolution was sponsored by Loretta Weinberg in the Senate and Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. in the Assembly. The resolution ...

11. Planned Parenthood
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The difference is that one legislator (Weinberg) who was endorsed as an LG candidate is the lead sponsor of all the bills and spokesperson for the funding. By the way, birth control pills cost $20 - ...

12. N.J. Assembly approves resolution to preserve Princeton Battlefield
(N.J./State)

... of the Trenton-Princeton campaign in turning the tide of the Revolution as well as the critical role New Jersey played in America’s victory,” Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer), a co-sponsor of the measure, ...

13. N.J. Democrats show what they stand for with proposed state budget and millionaires’ tax
(Opinion/Commentary)

... that controls the Legislature to draft and sponsor the state budget. The Democrats control both houses just as they did last year. But last year the majority party ceded budget power to the Republican ...

14. N.J. bill to address teen cell phone 'sexting' approved by state Senate panel
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... their actions, but they shouldn’t necessarily be treated as criminals,” Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt (D-Camden), a co-sponsor, said. “We need to create a path that places education and forgiveness before ...

15. N.J. presidential primary move advances in Senate
(N.J./State)

... primary from February to June, an action the sponsor believes would save as much as $12 million in elections-related costs. The measure (S-2883/A-3777) would eliminate the presidential-only primary election ...

16. Fried Kool-Aid balls are a hit
(Life/Style)

... crying in the wilderness." Perhaps local EMTs will soon sponsor some of these fair exhibits.  ...

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We are sponsored by Wish upon A Hero Foundation bot soldiers angels ...

18. Iraq War Veterans get boost from Modell
(Entertainment/Movies)

... Iraq War Veteran Troy Yocum. 32-year-old Troy Yocum decided to embark on an incredible journey to help raise awareness and money for military families. The project, which is sponsored by the nonprofit ...

19. N.J. Republicans look to restore $7.5 million for women's health care
(N.J./State)

... get Gov. Chris Chirstie to the restore $7.5 million he cut out of the 2010-11 state budget for women’s health care, 13 Republican Assembly members on Friday announced they are sponsoring a resolution to ...

20. Can 'Outlaw' hockey make it in North Jersey?
(Sports/Professional)

... need to sell cost-effective sponsorships at a decent rate with lots of added community value to local and regional businesses. They will have to invest some money in a social media and digital outreach ...