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Trio Of Tax Cut Plans Still Hot Topic In Trenton [AUDIO/POLL]
Tax cuts remain the hot topic in Trenton. Governor Chris Christie wants to cut income taxes by 10% for every New Jerseyan. Senate President Steve Sweeney proposes a 10% property tax cut for some and the Assembly Democrats have a plan they say can provide a 20% property tax cut for those who need it most.
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Ending Sick Leave Payouts Center Stage in NJ Again [AUDIO]
A recent Star ledger of Newark report reveals that Democratic State senator Nick Sacco is eligible to receive over $330,000 for his unused sick days as an assistant school superintendent in North Jersey. The report has Republicans once again stepping up efforts to eliminate the cash-outs for all newly hired public officials.
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Possibility of Seismic Testing Upsets NJ Environmentalists
Fear that seismic testing will lead to drilling is what environmentalist, fishermen, and residents expressed in a public comment sessions for the Draft Environmental Statement for Seismic Testing on the Mid and South Atlantic.
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Governor’s Office Responds to Most E-mails and Letters [AUDIO/VIDEO]
If you’ve wanted to reach out to the Governor with a concern or for advice on a certain issue, but figured it would be a waste of time, think again. Governor Chris Christie shared some staggering numbers with a town hall crowd Thursday in Springfield.
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New Jersey Corruption Among Politicians Continues [AUDIO]
Hamilton Township is New Jersey’s 9th largest town and its mayor is now facing corruption charges. U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman says John Bencivengo surrendered Thursday to FBI agents to face allegations he took $12,400 in bribes in exchange for his official influence over a health insurance brokerage contract with the township’s school district.
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Millionaire’s Tax Hike Would be Pointlessly Political, Says Steve Sweeney [AUDIO/VIDEO]
State Senate President Steve Sweeney’s property tax cut plan does not include a millionaires’ tax increase even though he supports the idea. He knows where Governor Chris Christie stands on the issue of a millionaires’ tax hike so Sweeney says including one would be pointless and political.
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Chris Christie and Lou Greenwald Spar Over NJ Tax Cut Plans [AUDIO]
Governor Chris Christie wants to cut income taxes by 10% for every New Jerseyans. Assembly Democrats have a plan they say can provide a 20% property tax cut for those who need it most. The battle lines are clearly drawn for Christie and Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald and neither man is backing down.
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Fort Monmouth Jobs Need To Created And Not Shifted, Says Councilman [AUDIO]
The location of where Fort Monmouth formerly stood is already planning for its first tenant; however the neighboring town of Oceanport isn’t happy with the proposed move.
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Tax Cut Plans – Which One Does the Public Like Most? [AUDIO]
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Violent Gangs Holding Towns Hostage, Says NJ Attorney General [AUDIO]
Gang activity continues to grow in New Jersey and these violent thugs are operating everywhere says the state’s top law enforcement official.
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Ritacco Drops Lawsuit Against School District
A former Toms River schools superintendent who admitted taking more than $1 million in bribes in a kickback scheme has dropped a lawsuit against the school district.