Sen Jen Beck: Christie should lead or quit

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Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Red Bank) told the Asbury Park Press Editorial Board today that Governor Chris Christie needs to choose between campaigning actively for Donald Trump or leading the State of New Jersey.

“If he is going to go on the campaign trail with Donald Trump, he cannot continue to serve as our governor,” she said in an editorial board meeting Wednesday with the Asbury Park Press. “The governorship of the state of New Jersey is more than a full-time job.”

Beck noted the success Christie had during his first term while he was engaged and leading the the way in Trenton. “I think he can lead if he is here,” she said.

Assemblywomen Amy Handlin echoed Beck’s sentitment, according to APP.

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Do you know this guy?

The Ocean Township Police are asking the public for help in identifying the white male standing in front of a motorcycle in the photo on the left.

Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to contact Detective Jesse Orbach at (732)531-1428 or [email protected].  Those who wish to remain anonymous can call (732)531-3323 or email [email protected] .

Detective Lt. Tim Torchia wouldn’t say what the man is wanted for because it’s an ongoing investigation and perps who know what their wanted for tend not to be cooperative.

Torchia said that the photo is from a retail establishment on Route 35 in the Township.

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Major Christie donor joins fight to stop Trump, report says

TRENTON — More than 50 Republican donors and power brokers Tuesday took part in a conference call to discuss how to stop Donald Trump from winning the party’s presidential nomination, according to a report by CNN. And one of them, the report said, was Meg Whitman, the Hewlett-Packard CEO who was a major contributor to New… Read the rest of this entry »

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Bridgegate lawyer seeks more names of more public officials

NEWARK — A lawyer for a former aide to Gov. Chris Christie is asking a federal court to order prosecutors to reveal the names of individuals who knew about the plan to cause havoc by closing off lanes to the George Washington Bridge, saying the information could be vital to her defense. Attorney Michael Critchley, representing… Read the rest of this entry »

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, March 4-6, 2016

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, March 4

• Ethel with Robert Mirabel at Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Bus Stop at Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• One Man, Two Guvnors at Spring Lake Community Theatre – MORE INFO
• Ropes at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Godspell at Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Dead Man’s Cell Phone at BCC (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• Take Control of Your Diabetes Workshops (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• “Beauty and The Beast” Spring Musical (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO

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Asbury Park Press Calls For Christie To Resign

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Calling Governor Christie an embarrassment and a disgrace, The Asbury Park Press  and five other Gannet newspapers in New Jersey, called The Donald’s new backdrop to step down in an editorial posted last night.

While the APP has captured the sentiment of much of New Jersey, Christie resigning is about as likely as Senate President Steve Sweeney giving Judge David Bauman a confirmation hearing for his nomination to the State Supreme Court.  It’s not going to happen.  The only way Christie gives up the perks of his office voluntarily before the end of his term is if he is elected or appointed to a senior position in the Trump Administration.

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Sweeney slaps down Christie over N.J. Supreme Court nominee

Senate President Steve Sweeney. file photo by Art Gallagher

TRENTON — State Senate President Stephen Sweeney said Tuesday he will not give a hearing to Gov. Chris Christie’s new nominee to the state Supreme Court — the latest standoff in a feud between New Jersey’s top leaders that has suddenly been reignited. On Monday, Christie made the surprise announcement that he is nominating a fellow… Read the rest of this entry »

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Op-Ed: We Must Take Steps to Reverse the Economic Impact of Outmigration

By Michele Siekerka, President and CEO, New Jersey Business and Industry Association

I can’t go to a family gathering, out with friends, to a meeting with NJBIA members, or even to my local diner without hearing people talking about the cost of living in New Jersey and how they are planning their exit strategy. Marry these real-life discussions with the findings of our recent Business Outlook… Read the rest of this entry »

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Christie names N.J. Supreme Court nominee for a second time

TRENTON — In a surprise announcement, Gov. Chris Christie on Monday once again nominated a veteran Monmouth County judge to the state Supreme Court — even though the same nominee was rejected by the state Senate three years ago. The governor announced he was nominating David Bauman, a fellow Republican, at a Statehouse news conference. The… Read the rest of this entry »

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The Arnone Report: Promises made, promises kept; a tax cut for Monmouth County

By Freeholder Director Arnone, Thomas[email protected].us

Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

Mother Nature may be playing tricks on us with the weather again – she’s bringing in extremely low temperatures, then teasing us with spring like weather in the 60s this past weekend. But there is no trickery here at the County, I made a promise last month that I would provide our residents with a much needed tax break, and I am holding true to the that statement, along with my fellow freeholders by proposing an overall tax cut of $4.5 million. This is the first time, I believe, that freeholders have ever decreased taxes to the county residents.

We propose collecting $302.5 million from property taxes, down from $307 million just last year. At the end of 2015, Monmouth County completed the sale of its two care centers which eliminated the yearly operating losses that the facilities have incurred for several years. The public auction of the two facilities generated $32.4 million in revenue; approximately $18 million more than was projected.

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