Booker, Menendez vote yes on historic “nuclear option” (via NJ.com)
New Jersey’s two senators were among 52 votes in the upper chamber today in favor of the so-called “nuclear option” eliminating the filibuster and allowing a simple majority to approve executive and judicial branch appointments. The ‘majority rules’…
Scott Walker stands up for Chris Christie’s conservative credentials, report says (via NJ.com)
TRENTON — At least one prominent Republican isn’t buying the idea that Gov. Chris Christie is a moderate. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker defended Christie in the wake of criticism that the New Jersey governor isn’t conservative enough for some Republicans…
Marlboro Police searching for missing autistic man (via NewsWorks)
Marlboro Police are searching for an autistic man who has been missing since late Tuesday night. Michael Karwan, described as a high-functioning autistic 19-year-old, left has house after an argument with his parents, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans…
Christie Administration Reflects on Sandy Recovery Progress and Challenges (via NJSpotlight)
When Sandy made landfall last October, displacing 120,000 from their homes, NJ Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Richard Constable said his department took immediate action to provide shelters and assist towns with their budgetary problems…
Monday’s Override Vote Seeks to Free Female Pigs From Cramped Cages (via NJSpotlight)
In a dispute that will have a greater impact on Iowa than New Jersey, humane groups are encouraging the Legislature to protect female pigs from being confined in cramped cages. The state Senate has scheduled a vote Monday on an override of Gov. Chris…
Will NJ Pull Plug on Promoting Zero-Emission Vehicles? (via NJSpotlight)
The Christie administration has already pulled New Jersey out of a regional initiative to curb greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Does that mean the state’s efforts to encourage use of zero- emission vehicles — as proposed under the California…
Jeb Bush could enter presidential contest if Christie falters, report says (via NJ.com)
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, brother and son of the former presidents Bush, is considering a run for president, but only if Gov. Chris Christie fails to gain nationwide traction, Politico reports this morning. According to the report, Bush has edged…
Schmidt: Chris Christie landslide a template for GOP success (via NJ.com)
LAWRENCEVILLE — Steve Schmidt, a senior advisor to U.S. Sen. John McCain’s 2008 presidential bid and New Jersey native, tonight called Gov. Chris Christie’s re-election campaign a model for the national GOP. “There is a template there for success…
Control of the N.J. Legislature is up for grabs today (via NJ.com)
TRENTON — Will Gov. Chris Christie turn the blue state Legislature red? With the Republican governor leading Democrat Barbara Buono by anywhere from 20 to 36 points in the latest polls, that’s the question on everyone’s mind. All 120 seats —…
Sick of election season? Here are 7 political stories you’ll want to follow after Tuesday (via NJ.com)
Are you a political junkie weary of campaign season and tired of the barrage of television ads that have assaulted you during your favorite television shows? Ready for it all to be done? Well for those of you who’ve had enough but are not yet ready…
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