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Retiree, Health Costs Draining NJ Budget, Says Report

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:38:44 +0000

Spiraling retiree and health care costs are draining state budgets, including New Jersey's.

New Jersey State Vehicle Fleet Could Be Cut In Half [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:02:19 +0000

A bill sponsored by State Senator Jeff Van Drew to reduce the number of vehicles in state government by 10% each fiscal year for five consecutive years stalled yesterday in the Senate Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

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Every State Worker Doesn't Deserve A State Car, Says NJ Lawmaker [POLL/AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:01:27 +0000

"As a state worker you're not necessarily entitled to a state car," says Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini, who is sponsoring a bill that would have the State Treasurer establish procedures, guidelines, or standards for the replacement of State vehicles.

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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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NJ Official Calls in Sick, Works Other Jobs

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:19:25 +0000

Officials are investigating after records show a part-time public employee called in sick in one northern New Jersey town while working in five other towns.

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Ending Sick Leave Payouts Center Stage in NJ Again [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 01 May 2012 09:02:58 +0000

A recent Star ledger of Newark report reveals that Democratic State senator Nick Sacco is eligible to receive over $330,000 for his unused sick days as an assistant school superintendent in North Jersey. The report has Republicans once again stepping up efforts to eliminate the cash-outs for all newly hired public officials.

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46 NJ Tax Employees Accused of Record-Snooping

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:27:43 +0000

A state investigation has found that nearly four dozen New Jersey Division of Taxation employees improperly looked at the tax records of their co-workers.

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Mandatory Drug Testing for NJ State Workers? [POLL]

Jim Gearhart Show — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:26:13 +0000

Last week the Governor of Florida signed a bill that would require all State employees to undergo mandatory random drug testing. Would this work if it was brought to NJ? The private sector has already been doing this for years, shouldn't the public sector be subjected to the same treatment?

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Christie Says No to Sick Day Payout Compromise [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:09:35 +0000

The battle rages on over how much taxpayer money should be used to fund huge end-of-career payouts for public workers' unused sick and vacation time. The chairman of the State Senate Budget Committee is sponsoring a bill to cap the cash-outs. He calls it a compromise, but Governor Chris Christie calls it a joke.

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Sarlo Calls on Christie to End Big Sick-Leave Payouts

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:55:41 +0000

The sponsor of a bill to end five- and six-figure sick-leave payouts for retiring public employees in New Jersey is calling on Gov. Chris Christie to sign compromise legislation.

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