TRENTON –The sentencing of former Assemblyman Neil Cohen was adjourned at the defendant’s request and rescheduled for Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. before Superior Court Judge Gerald Council in Trenton.
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NJ TRANSIT To Test “Quiet Commute” Cars On The Northeast Corridor
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NEWARK — NJ TRANSIT Executive Director James Weinstein announced plans to conduct a 90-day pilot program to test the feasibility of offering “Quiet Commute” cars on NJ TRANSIT trains.
Bill To Eliminate Inactive Commissions Moves Forward
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TRENTON – Legislation intended to help streamline state government by getting rid of inactive boards, commissions, committees and task forces is closer to becoming law.
I-78 Express Lanes To Be Closed In Union And Hillside
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TRENTON — The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced the upcoming closure of the I-78 Express lanes in each direction in Union Township and Hillside from milepost 52.8 to milepost 55.
Wegmans, Driscoll’s Partner To Help Strengthen NJ Families
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NEW JERSEY – Beginning Friday, July 16 through Sunday, July 18, Wegmans will donate $0.50 for every Driscoll’s strawberry product package (any size) sold at each of their New Jersey stores to the Children’s Home Society of New Jersey.
Private Sector Employment Up, But NJ Still Lost 1900 Jobs In June
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STATE — New Jersey employment contracted marginally in June while the state’s unemployment rate continued to trend lower from the recessionary high reached in December 2009. The state’s unemployment rate edged down by 0.1 percentage point in June to 9.6 percent, just above the national rate of 9.5 percent.
Sarlo: New Jobless Numbers Show State Not Yet Gaining Traction In Creating Employment
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TRENTON – Noting data that shows New Jersey led the nation in new unemployment claims at the end of June, Senate Budget and Appropriations Chairman Paul Sarlo said the figures show that the administration’s fiscal policies are not stimulating the economy or creating new jobs.
Two Percent Property Tax Cap Signed Into Law
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TRENTON – Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation today that caps local property tax growth at two percent per year.
Court Says Cops Must Explain DWI Test In Suspect’s Native Language
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TRENTON – The state’s Supreme Court ruled Monday that police need to inform suspects in their native language that they are legally required to take a Breathalyzer test.
New Video To Greet Residents Called For Jury Duty
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NEW BRUNSWICK – The first thing potential jurors see when they arrive at a New Jersey courthouse is a short film about how the legal system works and what to expect.
