Advertising goes negative early in N.J. governor's race
When Chris Christie testified to Congress about agreements he brokered as U.S. attorney allowing companies to avoid criminal trials, the GOP gubernatorial challenger hoped to put the issue to rest. (AP)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/07/advertising_goes_negative_earl.html
N.J. considers allowing residents to donate tax refunds to stretched food banks
Even before the economic slowdown took hold, New Jersey's food banks were already trying to help hundreds of thousands of needy residents. (AP)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/07/nj_considers_allowing_taxpayer.html
How Tweet it is: Christie, Corzine go online to reach voters
Chris Christie sends daily Twitter updates about his plan for alternative energy and his love for the New York Mets. (Heininger, The Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/07/nj_gov_race_candidates_use_new.html
N.J. State Police, Attorney General lock horns over promotions
For almost two years, Attorney General Anne Milgram and State Police unions have been engaged in a behind-the-scenes battle over her power to reject trooper promotions proposed by the agency. And so far Milgram is winning. (Megerian, The Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/07/nj_state_police_ag_lock_horns.html
N.J. senator calls for shake-up of state's sports commission
The state needs a new game plan on pro sports and entertainment, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee said today, calling for a shake-up of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. (Sherman, The Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/07/nj_senator_calls_for_shakeup_o.html
State gets $69M for swine flu, homelessness
More than $69 million in federal funding for New Jersey to prepare for swine flu, weatherize homes and fight homelessness was touted Friday by officials in Washington. (Jackson, The Record)
http://www.northjersey.com/politics/State_gets_69M_for_swine_flu_homelessness.html
Cliffs Council veteran stepping down
Jerry Kasoff is stepping down from the Borough Council before the end of his term, citing personal reasons. (Fabiano, The Record)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/bergenpolitics/50594027.html
Spending measures cloaked in secrecy
You wouldn't lend money to someone if they didn't tell you how much they needed or what they intended to buy. (Macinnes, The Record)
http://www.northjersey.com/news/passaicpolitics/50594127.html
Major NEA role next for Salem County educator
As the daughter of a factory worker and a school bus driver, Joyce Powell never even thought she'd go to college. (Graber, Gloucester County Times)
http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1247380828206470.xml&coll=8
Salem County Iraq vet indicted in sex assault
A local U.S. Marine who served two tours of duty in Iraq has been indicted by a Salem County grand jury, alleged to have sexually assaulted his wife in the months prior to his second deployment overseas. (Clark, Gloucester County Times)
http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1247380815206470.xml&coll=8
Trail to governor's office turns green
The campaign trail has turned green in the New Jersey governor's race as candidates try to outdo one another in their devotion to windmills and solar panels. (Burton, Inquirer)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20090713_Trail_to_governor_s_office_turns_green.html
N.J. nonprofit finds strength in partnering
The Moorestown nonprofit agency had a track record in the community. The development company had money, a large staff of professionals, and a construction partner. (Rao, Inquirer)
Beers' monikers brewing ire
A Camden County brewery is using the state's often-derided turnpike to promote its beer, an idea that concerns the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and a group that opposes drinking and driving. (Mulvihill, Inquirer)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20090711_Beers__monikers_brewing_ire.html
Judge: Manalapan can dismiss suit against former attorney
A Superior Court judge has allowed the township to dismiss its negligence lawsuit against its former attorney. (Boyd, Asbury Park Press)
Barnegat sued over affordable-housing denial
The Walters Group, a local developer, has filed a lawsuit in Superior Court against the township after its plans to construct a 70-unit apartment complex were denied. (Infante, Asbury Park Press)
As fewer cross border, Bridgeton merchants forced to adapt
In Jose Arellano's North Laurel Street general store, there used to be a special nook – with a television overhead playing Mexican music videos – that featured hundreds of CD and DVD titles for sale. (Martins, Press of Atlantic City)
http://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/article_1c1aae76-6f5a-11de-a527-001cc4c002e0.html
Bridgewater applies for grant to spruce up Finderne section of township
Township officials are asking for $420,000 to improve the look and safety of the township's Finderne section, a neighborhood that grew out of an industrial boom. (Richardson, Courier News)
Moorestown set to vote on budget
Township council will vote tonight on a budget that would raise municipal taxes $392 a year for the average homeowner. (Courier Post)
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090713/NEWS01/907130319
Christie doesn't think Steele and Gingrich weaken his ability to keep statewide focus
Beset by bad poll numbers, Democrats couldn't wait to see whichnational Republicans wouldbe forced in a big money atmosphere to come here to compete on behalf of GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie and thereby, in their view,set up a chance to brandChristie asthe product of a party whose strength is mostly somewhere in the country's right-wing hinterlands. (Pizarro, PolitickerNJ)
