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Record number of N.J. residents living in poverty, study finds

More New Jersey residents are in poverty now than in the past five decades and the outlook for the future is bleak, according to a report released Sunday, which aims to redefine the definition of poor in the state.

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Governor's veto of N.J. Democracy Act leaves walls in place

In his single-minded pursuit of the White House and the right-wing base he hopes will put him there, Gov. Christie has made decisions that do a grave disservice to New Jersey residents.

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EDITORIAL: Christie has another secret, on taxes

Buried amid the recent frenzy of legislative activity in Trenton was the continuation of one of Gov. Chris Christie’s most shameless acts during his time in the big chair — hiding public information that would embarrass him.

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Christmas, Veterans Day mix as Acacia Hospice honors vets with tree lighting

The event, held just outside the hospice facility on Jacksonville Road, honored veterans living and deceased, as well as soldiers currently serving. The ceremony included an "honor roll" containing the names of about 500 veterans, submitted by loved ones.

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GOVERNOR’S VETO KEEPS ‘REAL’ PROPERTY TAX TOTALS OUT OF THE PUBLIC EYE

Christie overrides measure that would have restored impact of drastic reduction in Homestead tax-relief program

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EDA to vote on $21 million tax credit award for Radwell move to Willingboro

One of Burlington County's largest employers is in line to receive $21 million in state tax credits to help it possibly move from Lumberton to the vacant Express Scripts plant off Route 130 and Van Sciver Parkway in Willingboro.

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Christie vetoes bill to set safety standard for chemical found in Moorestown wells

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has blocked legislation that would mandate that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection create a water safety standard for an unregulated chemical that has turned up in municipal wells in Moorestown.

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Committee Considers Regulating Sports Betting

The number of people playing fantasy sports online has mushroomed. The Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee held a hearing this morning to talk about regulating the industry.

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Christie vetoes bill to bolster bus funding for seniors and disabled

 Elderly and disabled people could have a tougher time getting to the doctor, the super market or other key destinations, advocates warned, after Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill to offset a decline in funding for county shuttle buses

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CHRISTIE VETOES WATER BILL, SAYING IT GIVES TOO MUCH POWER TO ADVISORY PANEL

Governor shuts down attempt to regulate the amount of TCP -- a suspected carcinogen -- in New Jersey’s drinking water

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