Political News

United States Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey died Monday at the age of 89. Read reaction to his death from Washington, New Jersey and social media.

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Gov. Chris Christie continues to demand a tax cut and now he says the Democrat-controlled legislature has no reason not to enact the cut. Christie is offering lawmakers a "circuit breaker" that allows them to repeal the tax cut if they believe the state cannot afford it.

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New Jersey holds its gubernatorial primary on Tuesday but barring an upset of epic proportions the results are already known.

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President Barack Obama says the economy is showing new signs of strength. He's pointing to the auto industry, new jobs and a recovering housing market as signs of progress.

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Senate President Steve Sweeney met with Rutgers President Robert Barchi today to discuss the controversy over incoming Athletic Director Julie Hermann and described it as a "good conversation."

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A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation to support students with military obligations when they're suddenly called away from school.

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With allegations of verbal abuse taking place when she was a volleyball coach continuing to swirl, the fate of new Rutgers Athletic Director Julie Hermann is still up in the air.

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Replacing appliances or business equipment destroyed by Superstorm Sandy? There's a big financial incentive if you invest in energy efficient items.

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Starting this summer, a new State Senate task force will be looking at the issue of beach fees in New Jersey.

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It'll be a lot tougher to buy a gun in New Jersey, even legally if a bill that passed the full Senate yesterday becomes law.

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