Kevin McArdle
NJ Struggles With Math and Science Teacher Shortage
A bill by Assembly Democrats Mila Jasey, Albert Coutinho, Dan Benson and Ralph Caputo to help reduce teacher shortages, particularly in math and science, has signed into law by Governor Chris Christie.
Cory Booker Fire Rescue Not Worth Much In New Jersey, FDU Poll Shows
In a January Fairleigh Dickinson University-Public Mind poll, 39% of Garden State voters said they had a favorable view of Newark Mayor Cory Booker.
Chris Christie Vetoes Healthcare Exchange Act
Citing the “imprudence” of imposing obligations on New Jersey citizens while questions of constitutionality are pending with the Supreme Court of the United States, Governor Chris Christie today vetoed legislation that would have begun to establish a health care exchange in New Jersey in line with the federal Affordable Care Act.
Facebook, Social Media Privacy Protected Under Bills Approved Today
Today, the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee approved a pair of bills sponsored by Assemblyman John Burzichelli and Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald that would bar employers and colleges from requiring current or prospective employees or students to turn over their login information for social networking websites as a condition of employment or acceptance.
Republicans Blast Healthcare Disclosure Bill [AUDIO]
Today, an Assembly panel is scheduled to discuss the ‘Healthcare Disclosure and Transparency Act.’ The bill is sponsored by Democratic Assemblyman Gary Schaer.
NJ Female Dems Claim Christie Silent On Equal Pay [AUDIO]
If you’re woman working in America, you’re probably not getting paid as much a man who is doing the exact same job.
Chris Christie’s Record-High Approvals Not Helping Romney In NJ [AUDIO]
Yesterday’s Fairleigh Dickinson University-Public Mind poll shows us that 56 percent of registered New Jersey voters approve of the job Governor Chris Christie is doing, compared to 33 percent who disapprove. Fifty-six percent is an all-time high for Christie.
Banning Indoor Tanning For Minors In NJ On The Front Burner [POLL]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently you know about the New Jersey mother accused of taking her then 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth last month where the kindergartener allegedly sustained serious burns.
Chris Christie Soaring In Latest FDU-Public Mind Poll [AUDIO]
New Jersey’s public employees are still not thrilled with Republican Governor Chris Christie or the job he’s doing, but they are in the minority.
The One Reason For NJ’s Sky-High Property Taxes [AUDIO]
You probably already know that on average New Jersey has the highest-in-the-nation property taxes. It seems everybody has a different reason why that is.