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Christie’s Speech on State Leans Instead on National Anxiety
Chris Christie, on the brink of announcing a possible run for president, used his annual New Jersey agenda-setting speech to lament Americans’ anxieties over the economy and call for smaller government at every level.
ASSEMBLY EFFORTS TO FOCUS ON TEACHER PREPARATION, MENTORING AND SUPPORT
State's lower chamber has busy spring ahead of it working on package of education legislation
Local troops in NJ Army Nat'l Guard return home
A dozen members of the New Jersey Army National Guard who returned home after almost a year-long deployment in Southwest Asia.
The Communicator
N.J waives death certificate fee for veterans under law signed by Guadagno
The state will make death certificates for veterans available for free under a law signed today by Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno.
Death Of NJ Firefighter Inspires Push For Measure That Would Ensure Health Insurance Coverage For Families Of First Responders
It’s been seven weeks since Cinnaminson firefighter Christopher Hunter died and his presence is still strongly felt throughout the department he served for more than 20 years
Guadagno signs 3 bills to honor and aid veterans
Three bills aimed at assisting and honoring veterans and service members were signed into law Tuesday by acting Gov. Kim Guadagno, who assumed the leadership role because Gov. Chris Christie was outside the state for Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s inauguration.
Death of Cinnaminson firefighter spurs new legislation
Under current law, the employee’s family medical coverage ends upon death because the employment was terminated. A bill (A-4062) introduced by Assemblyman Troy Singleton (D-Mount Laurel) was drafted to help ensure medical coverage is not cancelled quickly for family members of deceased first responders.
Family of fallen Cinnaminson firefighter loses insurance
Cinnaminson firefighter Chris Hunter's November death was tragic enough without insurance ramifications.