Abbott school funding ruling could have impact on N.J. governor's race
As he confronts an avalanche of criticism on his proposed state budget, Gov. Jon Corzine has repeatedly cited education as a priority he tried to protect. In one of his new campaign commercials, the governor looks right into the camera, professing his commitment to public schools. (Heininger, The Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/nj_supreme_court_abbott_school.html
Judge dismisses Webb-Washington's challenge of Jersey City
Ward F election results Jersey City Municipal Council candidate La Vern Webb-Washington, who missed the Ward F runoff by just two votes, finally had her day in court yesterday. But it wasn't a good day. (Clark, The Jersey Journal)
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2009/05/judge_dismisses_webbwashington.html
Campaign finance reports: GOP candidate Christie raised $2.2M, rival Lonegan raised $1.3M
Chris Christie headed into the homestretch of the Republican gubernatorial primary with seven times more cash than his leading opponent, Steve Lonegan, according to campaign finance reports released today. (Heininger, The Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/campaign_finance_reports_show.html
Former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney backs Chris Christie in Haddonfield stop
Republican Chris Christie campaigned in south Jersey today with former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney. (AP)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/haddonfield_republican_chris_c.html
School funding upheld by state Supreme Court
The New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday found Gov. Jon S. Corzine's new school funding formula to be a "constitutionally adequate scheme," signaling an end to the long-running case which for years required extra money for the state's poorest districts. (Graber, Gloucester County Times)
http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1243575606177680.xml&coll=8
County to host forum on SmartGrowth site on Franklin-Clayton border
Gloucester County will hold a public conference on June 1 to get the ball rolling on a Smart Growth site that straddles the Franklin Township-Clayton border. (Romalino, Gloucester County Times)
http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-12/1243575613177680.xml&coll=8
Lost amid 40th District election battle – the issues
The bitter primary campaign by Republicans in the 40th District Assembly race has produced a lawsuit, three election complaints and a lots of angry rhetoric — but not a lot of discussion of the issues. (Cowen, The Record)
http://www.northjersey.com/politics/Lost_amid_40th_District_election_battle__the_issues.html
Assembly hopeful wants to shake things up
A West Milford businessman trying to unseat state Assembly minority leader Alex DeCroce in the June 2 Republican primary said it’s time the party has a new leader. (Williams, The Record)
http://www.northjersey.com/politics/Assembly_hopeful_wants_to_shake_things_up.html
Weinberg to head Senate’s Legislative Oversight Committee
State Sen. Loretta Weinberg has been appointed the new chair of the Senate’s Legislative Oversight Committee. (The Record)
Christie outspends rival, dodges query on adviser
Gubernatorial candidate Christopher J. Christie has raised nearly twice as much as his main rival heading into next week's Republican primary election. (DeFalco, AP)
N.J. town mergers could start in 18 months
The state commissioner of community affairs said yesterday that he expects municipal leaders looking to save money to begin merging communities within 18 months. (Hefler, Inquirer)
N.J. high court backs Corzine's school-aid plan
The New Jersey Supreme Court has upheld Gov. Corzine's school-aid system, backing his plan to reshape education funding in the state and redirect the flow of billions of dollars in aid. (Tamari, Inquirer)
Concerns remain about Oyster Creek despite federal findings
Assurances were given, but concerns remained during the annual Oyster Creek nuclear power plant assessment report meeting held Thursday night at the Holiday Inn. (Vosseller, Asbury Park Press)
Whale to be moved out of Bay Head Friday
A decomposing whale is expected to be transported at dawn to a Pennsylvania landfill Friday, said borough officials. (Bonafide, Asbury Park Press)
http://app.com/article/20090528/NEWS/90528171/Whale+to+be+moved+out+of+Bay+Head+Friday
Nursing programs flat-lining in New Jersey
Interested in becoming a nurse? Good luck. A shortage of qualified nursing educators in New Jersey means you would have a better shot at getting into general undergraduate programs at The University of Pennsylvania or Cornell than entering Richard Stockton College’s four-year nursing program. (Harper, Press of Atlantic City)
http://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/top_three/article_3f1c26b0-4c01-11de-97d3-001cc4c03286.html
Still no deal for turning Atlantic City's Trump Marina into Margaritaville
A New York gaming group that is in talks to buy Trump Marina Hotel Casino says the deal will not close this week as scheduled but that it still wants to acquire the property. (Wittkowski, Press of Atlantic City)
http://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/article_6ae392f4-4bb8-11de-931b-001cc4c03286.html
Archbishop in sex scandal drops plans to move to Morris abbey
Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland, the former head of the Milwaukee Archdiocese who retired in scandal, has announced that he has dropped plans to move to St. Mary’s Abbey at Delbarton. (Shube, Courier News)
http://mycentraljersey.com/article/20090528/STATE/90528039/Archbishop+in+sex+scandal+drops+plans+to+move+to+Morris+abbey
Romney backs Christie in gubernatorial bid
Former Presidential candidate and Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney endorsed Chris Christie for governor during a press conference on the steps of the Borough of Haddonfield Municipal Hall on Thursday morning. (Davies, Courier-Post)
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090529/NEWS01/905290351&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
Mount Laurel official out after budget conflict Mount Laurel Township
Manager Debra Fourre resigned on Wednesday, according to a statement from the township released Thursday. (Smith, Courier-Post)
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090529/NEWS01/905290348
Dougherty battles Cresitello in Morristown mayoral forum
This single event Democratic Primary showdown at the Alexander Hamilton School between Mayor Donald Cresitello and Zoning Board member Tim Dougherty hinges early and heavily on contrast. (Pizarro, PolitickerNJ)
http://www.politickernj.com/max/30138/dougherty-battles-cresitello-morristown-mayoral-forum
