TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Two Democratic lawmakers say the New Jersey Senate will attempt to override Gov. Chris Christie's veto of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reform legislation.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — With the Assembly heading into an election year and Republican Gov. Chris Christie expected to announce a decision on a possible White House run, New Jersey lawmakers have a narrow window to pursue significant legislation before campaigning kicks into high gear.
It is not uncommon for New Jersey lawmakers to introduce bills to get recognized or to capitalize on a scandal or a tragedy, but Assemblyman Anthony Bucco (R-Randolph) is looking to put an end to it.
It's typical for the New Jersey Legislature to break for the summer, but this year that will not happen. The leaders of both houses said there is important work to do and there's no reason to put it off until the fall.