Kevin McArdle
Firing a Tenured NJ Teacher is a Lengthy and Costly Process [AUDIO/POLL]
Fire that teacher! That was the reaction from most New Jerseyans after hearing audio recordings of a teacher and an aide mocking and swearing at a ten year-old autistic boy. It’s not as easy as that. Terminating a teacher takes a long time, costs a lot of money and in the end the teacher everyone feels should be fired might never be fired anyway.
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.
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.
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.
NJ Budget Hearings Are Important, Says Assembly Budget Panel Boss [AUDIO]
While Governor Chris Christie may think the legislature’s budget committee hearings are pretty much a waste of time, the chairman of the Assembly budget panel doesn’t see things that way.
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.
NJ Towns Aren’t The Only Ones Charging You Fees [AUDIO/POLL]
The debate over “user fees” took a turn yesterday. 26 states currently allow “user fees” for public safety and New Jersey is one of them.
NJ Education Chief Defends Teacher Evaluation System [AUDIO]
When he unveiled his education reform plans, Governor Chris Christie said it’s time to advance his education agenda so a child’s zip code doesn’t dictate their academic destiny.
NJ Gets Dismal Ranking In Yet Another National Tax Survey [AUDIO]
Another new national business tax survey has been released and it’s another awful showing for the Garden State.
NJ Road Rage Bill Signed Into Law
Governor Chris Christie has signed into law a measure dubbed, “Jessica’s Law.” The bill strengthens the penalities for road rage incidents.