Freed U.N. captive from New Jersey flies home from Pakistan
John Solecki, a New Jersey man held captive for two months in the mountains of Pakistan, may be reunited with his family as early as Monday, according to U.N. officials. (Giambusso, Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/04/new_jersey_man_held_by_pakisty.html
School budget narrowly passes
GREENWICH TWP. The local school board recently approved its tentative budget by a narrow 4-3 vote, after the county superintendent mandated a reduction in proposed administrative costs. (Counihan, Gloucester County Times)
http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-0/123899102493680.xml&coll=8
Dairy farmers see staggering losses
Taking one of the worst hits of any agricultural front in this recession, South Jersey dairy farmers are seeing staggering losses as milk prices fall hard and fast. (Clark, Gloucester County Times)
http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-4/123899101093680.xml&coll=8
Widow of GOP Assemblyman Eric Munoz likely to succeed husband
The widow of Republican Assemblyman Eric Munoz is seeking to replace him on the ballot this fall. Nancy Munoz took the first step toward that goal tonight, receiving the unanimous backing of the Union County Republican organization — in time for Monday's filing deadline for candidates, state Sen. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-Union) said. (Rothman, Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/04/widow_of_gop_assemblyman_eric.html
Was Nick Sacco part of coup attempt to ditch Corzine?
Well, according to today's Auditor's column in the Star-Ledger, North Bergen mayor and state senator, Nicholas Sacco was part of a plot to toss Gov. Jon Corzine of Hoboken from the top of the Democratic ticket this year in favor of state Sen. President Richard Codey of Essex County. (Jersey Journal)
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2009/04/was_nick_sacco_part_of_coup_at.html
Corzine: Lodi construction will bring 500 jobs
Improvements to Route 46 and Main Street in Lodi, the result of $47.6 million in federal stimulus money, will bring 500 construction jobs to the area starting in May, Governor Corzine announced at the site today. (Layton, Record)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/Corzine_Lodi_construction_will_bring_500_jobs.html
Demarest native begins journey home
A Demarest native began his journey home today when he was released to U.S. custody two months after he was kidnapped near the Afghan-Pakistani border, said United Nations spokeswoman Vannina Maestracci. (Davis, Record)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/aroundnj/Demarest_native_begins_journey_home.html
Fomer CIA analyst who shaped Englewood politics died
Walter H. Ganz, a meteoric force in Englewood politics more than a generation ago, died Thursday at his home in Santa Fe, N.M. He was 87. (Levin, Record)
http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/Fomer_CIA_analyst_who_shaped_Englewood_politics_died.html
Christie’s foes target squeaky-clean image
Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie isn’t known for his budget-cutting skills or his knack for high finance. He’s known for ethics. (Margolin and Heininger, Star-Ledger)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/njpolitics/Christies_foes_target_squeaky-clean_image.html
Budget would limit expansion of FamilyCare
Gov. Corzine's budget calls for limiting new adult enrollment in a popular state health insurance program, reversing course on a health-care expansion he signed into law just nine months ago. (Tamari, Inquirer)
N.J. seeks more park concessionaires
Local kayak, food, and bicycle concessionaires will have more opportunities this summer in New Jersey's state parks. (DeMarco, Inquirer)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20090406_N_J__seeks_more_park_concessionaires.html
N.J. aid worker returning home after being kidnapped, released in Pakistan
NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey man abducted more than two months ago while working for the United Nations in Pakistan is returning to the United States. (AP)
http://app.com/article/20090405/NEWS/90405027
Meeting in Atlantic City today to address offshore oil, wind potential
Atlantic City is serving as the only East Coast stop for a nationwide series of public forums on the potential of offshore projects, from alternative-energy ventures such as wind farms to drilling for petroleum and natural gas. The meeting is scheduled for today at the Atlantic City Convention Center. (Leach, Press of Atlantic City)
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/180/story/450230.html
$300M and 4 years later, 3 Middlesex County highway projects closer to completion
MIDDLESEX COUNTY — After nearly $300 million, four years, and countless variable-message signs, the end is in sight for three major highway construction projects in Middlesex County.
http://mycentraljersey.com/article/20090405/NEWS/904050319&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
State: Ancora can be better
State officials say Ancora Psychiatric Hospital has become a better place over the past year, but even they admit that New Jersey's largest facility for the mentally ill still has a long way to go. "We're not claiming victory at Ancora," said Greg Roberts, assistant director of the state's Office of Hospital Management. "2008 was a year of progress and stabilization, and it really sets the stage for continued progress. We still have a lot of work to do down there." (Mikle, Gannett)
http://courierpostonline.com/article/20090406/NEWS01/904060342/-1/fptowns
N.J. cuts overtime payouts by $8M
When it comes to overtime in state government, you'd better believe every minute counts. In the case of the Department of Corrections, a simple five-minute adjustment helped save the state about $2.6 million in overtime costs last year. (Mullen and D’Ambrosio, Gannett)
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090405/NEWS01/904050359
Running against DeCroce, Signorino says minority leader failed to recruit new leaders
WHIPPANY – A Sunday afternoon Steve Lonegan house party goes well until the campaign introduces Lou Signorino, a young Republican businessman running for office, who at first receives instantaneous good feeling as a well-spoken young conservative presence who appears committed to taking the fight to Trenton. (Pizarro, PolitickerNJ)
