NJ Democrats

As Governor Christie travels around the Garden state holding his town hall meetings, he's always talking about how bad the political gridlock in Washington is, and how politicians in Jersey are working together in a spirit of bipartisan cooperation.

Leading Democrats wasted no time Tuesday is blasting Governor Chris Christie's State Budget Address, most notably his proposal for a 10% across-the-board income tax cut phased in over three years.

The Assembly Labor Committee considers a bill today that would raise the minimum wage in New Jersey from $7.25 to $8.50 an hour.

Yesterday, before a joint session of the State legislature Governor Chris Christie delivered his Fiscal Year 2013 State Budget Address.

Governor Christie will deliver his Fiscal Year 2013 State Budget Address today before a special joint session of the legislature. This will be Christie's third budget message.

Monday the Senate passed a bill to legalize gay marriage in New Jersey and tomorrow, the Assembly is expected to pass it. Governor Chris Christie's paraphrased message to top Democrats is essentially, 'Fine, you pass it, I'll veto it and then we can all move on.'

The top lawmaker in the State Senate says too many municipalities simply refuse to share services because of home rule and that's why he's sponsoring a measure.

The crowd was familiar and friendly, and Gov. Chris Christie soaked it up like a sponge full of energy.