New Jersey Budget

Drinking the Tax-Cut Kool-Aid in New Jersey

Gordon MacInnes | Posted 04.19.2012

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Gordon MacInnes

The investments we need to create jobs and build a strong economy are being short-changed as leaders from both parties continue to drink the tax-cut Kool-Aid.

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A Closer Look at Gov. Christie's Unrealistic Budget Plan for New Jersey

Deborah Howlett | Posted 04.28.2012

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Deborah Howlett

About that 10 percent income tax cut that Gov. Christie promised us last week ... don't start planning that dream vacation quite yet.

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NJ's Budget: A Political Game With Dire Consequences

LaVar Young | Posted 09.14.2011

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LaVar Young

Last week's political showdown over the budget in New Jersey had democratic lawmakers fighting dirty and Governor Chris Christie fighting dirtier, and winning big.

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New Jersey Protecting Non-Merit Pay, Seniority For Teachers

Posted 09.12.2011

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced last week that all school districts in the state will see at least a 2 percent increase in operating budgets....

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WATCH: Pat Quinn Takes On New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

Posted 05.25.2011

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Since Illinois lawmakers voted to pass an income tax increase to address the state's dire budget crisis, other states have been trying to get business...

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Proposes $173 Mil Cut To Higher Ed

Daily Targum | Posted 05.25.2011

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[Rutgers] University President Richard L. McCormick was one of 17 public college and university presidents who headed to Trenton yesterday to object t...

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Governor Chris Christie Off To Strong Start

AP | BETH DeFALCO | Posted 05.25.2011

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TRENTON, N.J. — There's not a lot that's small about New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. He is a big man with a big personality and a big problem &n...

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Tens Of Thousands Protest Budget Cuts Targeting Social Services, Unions, Nonprofits

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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TRENTON, N.J. — A crowd estimated at 30,000 to 35,000 people gathered Saturday near New Jersey's Statehouse to protest Gov. Chris Christie's pro...

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New Jersey Slashes College Funds

Daily Targum | Posted 05.25.2011

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For many University students, a higher education in New Jersey may soon require deeper pockets. Gov. Chris Christie's proposed fiscal year 2011 bud...

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Christie Cuts $18.5 Mill

Daily Targum | Posted 05.25.2011

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In a series of proposed sweeping cuts aimed at closing a $2.2 billion gap in the state's current-year budget by June 30, Gov. Chris Christie announced...

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