A major drug empire has been busted up by authorities in Trenton. 25 people were arrested as part of the destruction of a massive heroin distribution ring operating out of the city. Guns, drugs and cash were all seized. ##
The two GOP gubernatorial candidates squared off one last time Thursday night in a debate. Republican frontrunner Kim Guadagno continued to push for her tax reform plan while Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli called the plan irresponsible. ##
New Jersey’s jobless rate is at its lowest level since 2001. New figures show New Jersey’s unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent as nearly 2,000 jobs were added last month. Leisure and hospital industries experienced the highest job growth. ##
The two republican candidates for governor plan to square off tonight during a televised debate. Frontrunner Kim Guadagno and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli will have their final debate before the June 6th primary election. ##
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno has unveiled a new attack ad in advance of the June 6th gubernatorial primary. Her campaign has a new ad that blasts Assemblyman jack Ciattarelli over his alleged support of higher taxes. This is Guadagno’s second television ad in the campaign. ##
New Jersey’s top federal judge is going into partial retirement. Chief Justice Jerome Simandle is assuming senior status and will be replaced by Judge Jose Linares. Simandale will now hear a reduced number of cases; he’s 68 years old. ##
The State of New Jersey is over a half billion dollars short of projected revenue for the year, so cuts are being made. State treasury officials told lawmakers this week that Homestead property tax rebate reimbursements will be withheld for two months to local towns as a way to make up for the revenue shortfall.…
The voice recorder has been found from the Lear jet that crashed in northern New Jersey earlier this week. The National Transportation Safety Board began its investigation Tuesday, and officials on site say the wind was a concern at the time of the accident that claimed two lives. ##
Another budget proposed by Governor Christie includes a huge revenue shortfall. The Office of Legislative Services believes Christie’s new budget falls $687 million short of projections. The Treasury Department will present its final revenue figures today. ##
State Senator Nicholas Scutari on Monday unveiled his plan to legalize marijuana in New Jersey. Scutari says the move would generate $300 million in tax revenue which could fund essential programs. Governor Christie calls Scutari’s plan “stupid”. ##