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NJ's Pension Shortfall Grows

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:03:00 +0000

A new report shows the retirement funds for New Jersey state troopers, local police and firefighters and public workers lost ground in the first year workers were required to pay more toward their pensions.

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NJ Supreme Court Rules Against Christie's Pension Reform For Judges

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:31:13 +0000

The State Supreme Court ruled that judges do not have to pay more for the pensions and health benefits.

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NJ High Court to Rule on Judge's Pension Challenge

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:15:21 +0000

New Jersey's Supreme Court is expected to rule Tuesday on a challenge to a law that requires judges to contribute more to their pensions and health insurance.

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Funding Gap For NJ Retirement Benefits Rises [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:49:34 +0000

A state pension plan is considered healthy if its 80% funded. A new report from the Pew Center on the States finds many are not, including New Jersey.

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Governor Christie Wants A Constitutional Amendment

David Matthau — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:34:39 +0000

Governor Christie is furious after a state judge ruled members of the judiciary should not be forced to contribute more for their pension and health benefits.

During a news conference at the statehouse, Christie said this is question of whether judges should be treated like every other public employee, or "as a special class of privileged citizens who don't have to pay their fair share

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