Some New Jersey voters don’t know much about our president. A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll says that 12 percent of state residents believe President Barack Obama is a Muslim. The poll found that those people had a highly negative view towards Obama. These numbers are similar to other national figures where Obama’s religion is being misidentified.…
Gov. Chris Christie is surprised people are unhappy with the medical marijuana plan he enacted. Christie said he put together a restrictive set of rules to allow of the people that had no other options other than to use medical marijuana. Critics, including the bill sponsor, say the rules are too strict and don’t allow enough…
Gov. Chris Christie has decided to end the Hudson River tunnel project. No decision has been released into where this money will be shifted. Christie said the state would end up being responsible for $2-$5 billion more than initial projections. The state’s Governor drew the comparison to the “big dig” in Boston. It is believed…
Gov. Chris Christie ordered a six-month review of Kyleigh’s Law, after vetoing a bill that would create a six-month review of Kyleigh’s Law. Christie asked the Attorney General’s office to review the implementation of the bill and report back in six months, despite a bill that was similiar in nature. Some say the law will…
Gov. Chris Christie ordered a six-month review of Kyleigh’s Law, after vetoing a bill that would create a six-month review of Kyleigh’s Law. Christie asked the Attorney General’s office to review the implementation of the bill and report back in six months, despite a bill that was similiar in nature. Some say the law will…
The Stone Harbor Planning Board will hold an open public meeting on Monday October 25, 2010 at 7 pm in Borough Hall to present their proposed Historic Preservation Element to its Master Plan. This Historic Preservation Plan is a public policy document that identifies, evaluates, and provides support in order to preserve historic resources in the…
Lower Township Councilman Tom Conrad today challenged opponent Janet Pitts to debate on neutral turf. Pitts has proposed a debate hosted by the Lower Township Taxpayers Association. Pitts is the former President of the group. “Pitts’ proposal was a dog and pony show designed to grab a headline when I refused to let her own…
The Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority (LTMUA) formally introduced an $8 million dollar balanced budget for the upcoming 2011 year. This is the first balanced budget at the LTMUA in over a decade. The balanced budget calls for no water or sewer rate increases, reduction of services, employee furlough days, or employee layoffs. Under the direction…
The funeral services for Jack Keenan have been set for Friday. They will be taking place in Philadelphia. A funeral mass will be held at St. Gabriel’s Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Marple Township. Keenan died of a heart attack that took place on Friday in…
The Star-Ledger is reporting that stun gun laws are going to be less restrictive towards police officers. The new report says that more police officers will be able to use them and there will be more instances when they can be applied. Attorney General Paula Dow is getting prepared to announce the new rules. The…