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City Of Trenton Reacts To Mayor Mack’s Arrest

“I’d give him a spanking really, if I could,” laughed Trenton City Council President Phyllis Holly-Ward.

2012/09/11

(NJ governor Chris Christie, in file photo. Credit: Scott Olson/ Getty Images)

POLL: 55% Approval Rating For Governor Christie

A newly released poll suggests New Jersey Governor Chris Christie enjoys a comfortable level of support among residents but he might want to rethink part of his strategy going forward.

2012/08/05

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Opinion: Supreme Court Obamacare Ruling Lets Big Brother Walk In The Front Door

The Supreme Court’s decision upholding the individual mandate and the Affordable Care Act amounts to rolling out the welcome mat for Big Brother to intrude on the lives of Americans.

2012/07/03

iPhone (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images for Big W)

Opinion: It’s About Questionable Needs Of Those Who Get Government Assistance

Stricter governmental guidelines are needed for a person to receive a government paycheck. These guidelines need to involve stricter limits on what people can do with their free government paycheck. If something isn’t needed for survival, it should not be purchased with the American taxpayer’s dollars.

2012/07/02

3-On Your Side: New Telemarketing Rules

It’s happened to all of us, you’re just about to sit down for dinner and the telephone rings. On the other end of the line is a telemarketer.

2012/02/15

(Montgomery County commissioners-elect Leslie Richards and Josh Shapiro.)

Democrats Take Control Of Montgomery County For First Time In A Century

Democrats took charge of Montgomery County’s government for the first time in over a century Tuesday morning, and they have a lot of work to do.

2012/01/03

South Jersey Congressman Set To Introduce Bill In Favor Of Sports Betting

A South Jersey congressman is ready to propose federal legislation that could pave the way for legalized sports betting in the Garden State.

2011/12/24

Health: Weight Loss Product Government Warning

A new federal warning about some over-the-counter weight loss products. The FDA is going after over-the-counter HCG weight loss products.

2011/12/06

Election 2011 Countdown: Frank Rizzo Goes ‘Robo’ In Next Weeks’ Election

As politics goes, this is an exciting week, with behind the scenes action moving at a rapid pace.

2011/11/01

Election 2011 Countdown: Casting Shadows In the Montgomery County Election

A week away from the so-called off year election, there are some real mysteries of the most watched election in this region – the struggle for control of Montgomery County government.

2011/10/31

Mayor Nutter Expected To Sign New Bill For Domestic Violence Victims

Mayor Nutter is likely to sign a measure okay-ed in City Council this week giving new protections to victims of domestic violence.

2011/10/16

Judges Give Carl Lewis The Boot On Ballot

A federal appeals panel took nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis off a New Jersey state Senate ballot Thursday, finding he does not meet the state’s four-year residency requirement after all.

2011/09/22

Corbett Extends Partial State Shutdown To Friday

Gov Tom Corbett is giving nearly 25,000 state employees a second paid day off.

2011/09/08

U.S. Postal Service Facing Financial Struggle

The United States Postal Service is very low on funds and could actually run out of money by the end of the year, forcing it to shut down.

2011/09/05

New Jersey Governor Says Medical Marijuana Law Can Go Forward

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he will allow the state to begin dispensing medical marijuana despite his concerns over whether federal authorities could prosecute state regulators.

2011/07/19