New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney has defeated Governor Christie’s plan to put his own nominee on the Supreme Court. A six year battle over the nomination has ended with Christie giving in to Sweeney and appointing democrat Walter Timpone to the high bench. Christie has attempted to put a republican in that seat for…
Another fatal motor vehicle accident on Route 55. New Jersey State Police say one person was killed when a pickup truck veered off Route 55 near milepost 59.3 on Sunday night. It’s not clear why the truck left the highway. The driver was pronounced dead early this morning; his identity has not been revealed.
Six firemen have been injured while battling a huge downtown fire in the New Jersey community of Keyport. The fire started Friday afternoon in the downtown district and three buildings were completely destroyed. The firemen who were injured were inside a building when walls collapsed; they are all expected to be ok.
As New Jersey heads into peak forest fire season in April, the State Forest Fire Service is warning owners of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones, to keep their equipment away from active wildfire areas so they do not interfere with firefighting efforts. Operation of drones over active wildfires, as well as over national and state…
State Senator Jeff Van Drew has sponsored a bill (S-996) to provide $10 million to fund lead hazard reduction. On Tuesday Gov. Christie announced that he will provide funding for the programs specified in the legislation. Van Drew issued a statement acknowledging the governor’s support, saying, “I am encouraged that the governor found the money…
Will speed limits increase to 70mph on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike? Not anytime soon. NJ.com reports that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority has no plans to consider raising speed limits from 65mph to 70mph. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority recently approved a new, higher speed limit.
Governor Christie says he doubts very much if he will be Donald Trump’s selection for Vice President. Christie appeared on the “Tonight Show” before the weekend and also did not rule out that he would be selected to be Trump’s running mate. Christie endorsed Trump in late February.
New Jersey’s pension debt is as high as it’s ever been. New figures released by the state show a total pension debt of $43.8 billion, the highest in New Jersey history. The state report also says Governor Christie has contributed more to the pension system than any other previous governor.
A brush fire that has scored a forest near the Garden State Parkway is still not out, but should be on Friday. State forest fire officials say the fire is under control, but not necessarily out until rain hits our region. Officials don’t know yet what sparked the fire that burned 86 acres in Port…
A Superior Court judge says yes, New Jersey can take private oceanfront property in order to build protective beaches and dunes. A judge in Ocean County issued the decision on Wednesday which disappointed some coastal property owners who do not want to sacrifice their property or views for dunes and protection. Attorneys representing the property…