Gov Jon Corzine

New Jersey Gov Declares State of Emergency

Joe Territo | Posted 11.16.2009 | New York


Joe Territo

New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine this past weekend declared a state of emergency in six counties slammed by a nor’easter from hurricane remnants and ...

Instant Runoff Voting on Election Day 2009: Wins, Losses and the Long-Term Trajectory of Reform

Rob Richie | Posted 11.06.2009 | Politics


Rob Richie

Tuesday's elections brought direct advances for IRV in Minnesota and elsewhere, along with disappointments in places like Aspen.

Chris Christie Rips Off Monty Python, Troupe Threatens Suit

Martin Lewis | Posted 11.02.2009 | New York


Martin Lewis

Chris Christie, the Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey, has created an election commercial that steals copyright-protected material from Monty Python without permission or credit.

John Brek Arrested: Newark Security Guard Accused Of Making Terrorist Threats Against Obama

AP | VICTOR EPSTEIN | Posted 10.22.2009 | New York


NEWARK, N.J. — A private security guard at Newark Liberty International Airport was arrested on charges of threatening Barack Obama the night be...

Corzine, Christie Tied In New Poll For New Jersey Governor

AP | Posted 10.20.2009 | New York


TRENTON, N.J. — In another indication that the New Jersey governor's race will go down to the wire, a new poll finds Gov. Jon Corzine and Republ...

Chris Christie's Weight Becomes Debate Topic In New Jersey Governor Election

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 10.16.2009 | New York


TRENTON, N.J. — There are weighty issues in New Jersey's tight race for governor – the highest property taxes in the nation, for one thing...

Joe Biden: Corzine Re-Election "Critically Important"

AP | Posted 10.07.2009 | New York


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Vice President Joe Biden says New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine has complete and unwavering support from the White House because...

Jon Corzine Takes Lead Over Christie In NJ Gubernatorial Race

New Jersey Newsroom | Tom Hester Sr. | Posted 11.15.2009 | New York


Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine has for the first time gained the lead in the gubernatorial race among all registered voters, according to a new Monmouth ...

Rep. Steve Rothman: Gadhafi Won't Stay In Englewood

AP | VICTOR EPSTEIN | Posted 09.28.2009 | New York


NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman said late Friday he's been given assurances from a representative of the Libyan government that Moammar G...

Gov. Corzine, Sen. Menendez Say Gadhafi Should Be 'Barred' From New Jersey

AP | VICTOR EPSTEIN | Posted 09.26.2009 | New York


NEWARK, N.J. — Gov. Jon Corzine and New Jersey federal legislators joined an angry chorus of opposition Wednesday to Libyan leader Moammar Gadha...

Gov. Jon Corzine, A Hard-Hit Millionaire, Now Scrambling For Campaign Cash

New York Times | DAVID M. HALBFINGER | Posted 08.17.2009 | New York


Of all the gloomy economic indicators since the Wall Street collapse, perhaps the most startling one seen by New Jersey residents is this: Gov. Jon S....

State Budgets: Times Are Tough All Over

Susan J. Demas | Posted 07.20.2009 | Business


Susan J. Demas

When we're taxing candy, brothels and pot, we know our states are having difficulty balancing the budget.

Joe Biden, a Picket Line and 2016

John R. Bohrer | Posted 07.04.2009 | Politics


John R. Bohrer

Just how strongly is Joe Biden considering a third presidential bid in 2016? If anyone understands that a successful political career is a marathon, not a sprint, it's Biden.

Christie Romps To Win In N.J. GOP Primary

AP | Posted 07.03.2009 | Local


Christopher J. Christie, a former prosecutor who sent a parade of corrupt New Jersey politicians to prison, handily won the Republican nomination for ...

How Obama Can Win Over 'Women for the Change We Need'

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 10.19.2008 | Politics


Arlene M. Roberts

New Jersey will be only the third state in the nation to guarantee paid family leave.