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  • Politics

    Meg Whitman, Christie Campaign Contributor Blasts Trump Endorsement

    by Shore News Network February 29, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 29, 2016

    WASHINGTON — Hewlett-Packard chief executive Meg Whitman, a major contributor to Gov. Chris Christie’s ill-fated presidential campaign, called h is endorsement of businessman Donald Trump “an astonishing display of political …

  • Politics

    Allen Pledges to Continue Fight to Preserve and Strengthen McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

    by Shore News Network February 28, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 28, 2016

    Senator Diane Allen (R-Burlington) issued the following statement reiterating her commitment to continue working to protect Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from President Obama’s latest closure attempt and to enhance its economic …

  • Politics

    Bateman Bill Expanding Eligibility for Benefits Under “Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights” Passes Senate

    by Shore News Network February 28, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 28, 2016

    The Senate passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman to include the domestic or civil union partner of a homicide victim among those eligible to receive compensation, as …

  • Politics

    NJ Senate Democrats Again Deny the People Port Authority Reform

    by Shore News Network February 28, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 28, 2016

    Senate Democrats voted again to block the passage of bipartisan legislation to reform the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. During Thursday’s Senate session, Senate Republican Leader Tom …

  • Politics

    Senate Passes Holzapfel Bill to Prevent Children’s Access to Loaded Firearms

    by Shore News Network February 28, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 28, 2016

    Senator Jim Holzapfel’s (R-10) legislation to increase penalties for leaving a loaded firearm within easy access of a minor resulting in injury or death was approved by the New Jersey …

  • Politics

    #BlackLivesMatter Protestor Attacks Hillary Clinton at Fundraiser

    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016

    Bad news, the KKK has just endorsed Donald Trump, and BlackLivesMatter activists continue to bring up Hillary Clinton ‘s commentary in a past bid for president where she proposed tough …

  • Politics

    ISIL: not a caliphate, but a crime ring, says Obama

    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016

    The US president has said that an end to the conflict in Syria is key to dismantling the so-called Islamic State, or ISIL. Barack Obama has vowed to prevail in …

  • Politics

    Christie to appear with Trump on the trail this weekend

    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016

    Christie endorses Trump for presidency During a special announcement in Fort Worth Texas, Republican front runner Donald Trump announces the endorsement from Gov. Chris Christie. February 26, 2016. (Courtesy CNN) …

  • Politics

    Pennacchio: What About Reform for DRPA?

    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016

    Senator Joe Pennacchio (R—Morris, Passaic) issued the following statement today after Senate Democrats voted in favor of dead-end reforms for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, while …

  • Politics

    Senate Passes Kean Ethics Bill to Make Local Government More Accountable

    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016

    The New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean to strengthen local government accountability and ethics, in part, by transferring oversight at the municipal and county …

  • Politics

    Beck Announces Increased State School Funding for Freehold & Red Bank

    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016

    Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) announced that additional school funding for Freehold, Red Bank and other under-adequacy districts is included in New Jersey’s proposed FY2017 budget. Sen. Jennifer Beck was joined by …

  • Politics

    Oroho Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016

    Senator Steven Oroho (R-Sussex, Warren, Morris) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s budget address and the upcoming legislative budget season: Sen. Steven Oroho said that in upcoming budgeting process …

  • Politics

    Connors, Rumpf & Gove: Small Businesses & Seniors Will Be Hit Hard by Minimum Wage Increase

    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016

    Imposing more state mandates will have a chilling effect on New Jersey’s economy warned the 9th Legislative District delegation, following the announcement of what is the latest in a string …

  • Politics

    Connors, Rumpf & Gove Are ‘NO’ Votes on Gas Tax Increase

    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 27, 2016

    Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove want their position to be known to legislative colleagues and special interests bent on increasing New Jersey’s …

  • Politics

    Chris Christie Endorses Donald Trump

    by Shore News Network February 26, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 26, 2016

    New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced his support for Donald Trump. “It is my great honor to receive the endorsement of the Governor. We have had a wonderful relationship …

  • Police BlotterPolitics

    Man Claiming to be Real Estate Buyer from Lakewood Charged with Trespassing

    by Phil Stilton February 26, 2016
    by Phil Stilton February 26, 2016

    TOMS RIVER-Less than one week after Toms River Township officials passed a cease and desist order against aggressive real estate agents from Lakewood Township, police here say they have arrested …

  • Politics

    Trump Schlongs Rubio, Cruz, Romney in Houston Debate

    by Phil Stilton February 26, 2016
    by Phil Stilton February 26, 2016

    Donald Trump is a the clear cut winner of Thursday night’s Republican debate in Houston, Texas according to a Drudge Report Poll.    Of the 440,000 who took the poll, …

  • Politics

    Trump: Mexico Border Wall Just got 10 Feet Taller After Former Mexican President's Comment

    by Phil Stilton February 26, 2016
    by Phil Stilton February 26, 2016

    HOUSTON,TX-Billionaire mogul Donald Trump lashed out Thursday night at past and present Mexican heads of state who challenged his plan to make Mexico pay for a wall along the southern …

  • Community NewsPolitics

    Howell Farmers Advisory Committee Seeks Members

    by Shore News Network February 26, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 26, 2016

    HOWELL – The Howell Farmers Advisory Committee is seeking members to help the group analyze, review and recommend ways to sustain and improve township agricultural operations with “Green” initiatives. The …

  • Politics

    Fifteen NJ State Police matters pending before OAL.

    by Shore News Network February 25, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 25, 2016

    On February 18, 2016, I wrote about contested disciplinary charges against State Troopers Kenneth Franco and Georgina Sirakides that I had obtained by making an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) …

  • Community NewsPolitics

    Brick Township Seeks Resident Input on Floodplain Management Plan

    by Shore News Network February 24, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 24, 2016

    BRICK – Brick residents are invited to comment on a new floodplain management plan designed to help reduce flooding in the community. The plan is the result of a committee-driven …

  • Community NewsPolitics

    Howell Officials Discuss Mandated Affordable Housing with State Senate President

    by Shore News Network February 20, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 20, 2016

    HOWELL – Howell Township Mayor William Gotto and Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro recently met with New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney on Feb. 18 to discuss the mandated affordable …

  • Politics

    OPRA's "immediate access" provision tested in GRC filing.

    by Shore News Network February 20, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 20, 2016

    The New Jersey Government Records Council has been asked to enforce a former Clifton City councilwoman’s right to “immediate access” to a contract between the Clifton Board of Education and …

  • Politics

    Court rules on Meetings Act's "anticipated litigation" exception.

    by Shore News Network February 20, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 20, 2016

    In a January 28, 2016 decision, Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Paul X. Escandon ruled in Kash v. Borough of Freehold, et al, Docket No. MON-L-2814-15 that Freehold Borough’s Redevelopment …

  • Politics

    Appeal seeks reversal of judge's ruling that OPRA requestors don't have to reside in New Jersey.

    by Shore News Network February 20, 2016
    by Shore News Network February 20, 2016

    As I reported on January 22, 2016, Burlington County Assignment Judge Ronald E. Bookbinder ruled last year that records requestor Harry Scheeler does not have to reside in New Jersey …

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