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NJ Highway Rest Stops Could Soon Have Sponsors

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:56:18 +0000

Today, the State Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill to let private companies sponsor rest areas along New Jersey highways. The idea is to help ease the burden on taxpayers for maintenance and upkeep. Senator Donald Norcross sponsors the measure.

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New Jersey Lawmaker Wants Warning Lights on School Buses [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:00:30 +0000

There have been eight reported school bus crashes in New Jersey since mid-February. The most severe accident injured 17 children and killed an 11-year-old girl in Chesterfield.

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Bill Seeks Tenure Shift for Towns Sharing Services

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:50:39 +0000

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A bill pushed by a southern New Jersey Democrat would make it easier for towns to share services without running afoul of tenure restrictions.

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How Much Could Your Property Taxes Be Cut by Election Move? [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:21:06 +0000

Today, Assemblyman Lou Greenwald and State Senator Donald Norcross unveiled a reform measure that they say would allow voters to take greater control of their property tax bills by permitting towns to move their school elections from April to November. Residents in towns that make the move would not have to vote on their annual school board budget unless it exceeds the 2% cap on increases.

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