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1. Puerto Rico could become U.S. state with approval from Congress
(U.S./Nation)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM A non-binding referendum regarding statehood for Puerto Rico showed mixed results from the territory. Puerto Ricans were asked to vote on two questions regarding ...

2. Higher Education Council urges 'yes' vote on college bond referendum
(Opinion/Commentary)

... in higher education in America – a much needed capital bond referendum for our colleges. We at the Higher Education Council urge you to vote “yes.” Here’s why: First, a few facts. As the bipartisan ...

3. 3 reasons to vote ‘Yes’ on higher education bonds
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Our Future” referendum question on Tuesday’s ballot. If Public Question 1 is approved, New Jersey would issue $750 million in bonds for participating colleges and universities to construct academic and ...

4. First the Nets, now Islanders hockey moving to Brooklyn...at least they are a N.Y. team!
(Sports/Professional)

... backed the referendum to improve the Coliseum to keep the Islanders on the actual island, did not provide a comment to the Associated Press.  ...

5. Higher education facilities bond: A rare opportunity to secure New Jersey’s future
(Opinion/Commentary)

... on the ballot. The referendum for the much-needed $750 million bond issue for college and university facilities is a watershed event in the history of higher education funding in New Jersey. There has ...

6. Felician College supports ‘Yes’ vote on Building Our Future Bond Act
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY ANGELA DAIDONE NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM COMMENTARY The Building Our Future Bond Act, which will appear on the November 6 election ballot as a referendum question, is an important initiative that ...

7. Bond referendum: Should N.J. borrow $750M to improve college campuses?
(N.J./State)

... heard of this referendum. According to a poll conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University, 67 percent of New Jersey voters have not. The ballot question reads like this: Public Question No. 1 - Building ...

8. Sign of economy: Election Day exit polls in many states get the axe
(U.S./Nation)

... to be passing on the polls this year. The New York Times reported the decision took into account the presidential, Senate and gubernatorial races, as well as referendums. In some states, the stakes are ...

9. N.J. Death with Dignity Act would be first assisted dying law on East Coast
(Health/Healthquest)

... for the fatal amount of medication. Burzichelli is uncertain if the final version of his measure will need a public referendum. Oregon and Washington are currently the only U.S. states that have the ...

10. Why Gov. Chris Christie's keynote was a success
(Opinion/Commentary)

... closing N.J.'s gender gap? Gay marriage, civil rights issues do not belong on a N.J. referendum ballot What Nevada says about Mitt Romney's ability to seal the deal Republicans against Mitt Romney ...

11. N.J. school board campaigns must get more political
(Opinion/Commentary)

... on the November ballot does not guarantee more voter-attention. These candidates will be listed at the bottom or side of the ballot with referendum questions,” said Madden. “Unless they wage real campaigns, ...

12. N.J. sports betting: The people vs. sports owners
(Sports/Professional)

... state by referendum, yet the leagues and the college entity are attempting to block the implementation of the sports book. The sports overseers have gone to court and sued Governor Christie in a bid to ...

13. Christie: Super Bowl 2014 and N.J. sports betting battle are separate
(Sports/Professional)

... be legal in more than four states in the United States.” State voters passed a referendum to allow sports betting last November by about a 2 to 1 margin.  ...

14. Christie and Sweeney still at Atlantic City's tables
(N.J./State)

... gambling industry saw a 10 percent jump in 2011, according to Bloomberg. Democrat Assemblyman Ralph Caputo, Essex County, is sponsoring legislation asking voters in a statewide referendum to support ...

15. N.J and N.Y battle for 2014 Super Bowl business opportunities
(Sports/Professional)

... Weinberg, Assemblyman Gordon Johnson and Assemblyman Tim Eustace in the letter, The Wall Street Journal reported. Voters would have to approve the casino through a referendum. The closest casinos to the ...

16. Eustace wants 'pop-up' casinos for extra revenue
(Money/Economy)

... believes the state should take full advantage of the revenue they can bring with them. According to NorthJersey.com, Eustace proposed a voter referendum to have temporary, or “pop-up” casinos appear ...

17. Will New Jersey see legalized sports betting by fall?
(N.J./State)

... said. "But I have every confidence we're going to be successful." Last fall, voters indicated by a 2-to-1 margin in a non-binding referendum that they would like the ability to bet on sporting events. ...

18. Gov. Christie's sports betting stance is a bold political move
(Opinion/Commentary)

... highly likely. Christie certainly has public opinion on his side. Last year’s referendum seeking approval of sports betting was approved by a two to one margin, carrying handily in all 21 counties. ...

19. Christie willing to tackle NFL for N.J. sports betting
(N.J./State)

... professional and collegiate sports events after a voter referendum passed by a near 2 to 1 margin in November. According to nj1015.com, a “sports pool license” has to be obtained before wagering. ...

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

...  Are Obama and Christie really closing N.J.'s gender gap? Gay marriage, civil rights issues do not belong on a N.J. referendum ballot What Nevada says about Mitt Romney's ability to seal the deal ...