Christie-Schundler War of Words Continues
An easily corrected mistake on New Jersey's application for the highly competitive Race to the Top education grants might have cost the state $400 million. Last Tuesday, the federal government announced that nine states and the District of Columbia had won the coveted grants. New Jersey was the top runner-up.
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Public Frowns On Christie-Schundler Spat
To New Jersey residents weary of political hijinks, the accusations of lying of defamation exchanged between Governor Christopher Christie and fired Commissioner of Education Bret Schundler were another embarrassing chapter in a state not known for pretty politics.
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NJ State Owned Roads Improving
The he said/he said battle between Governor Chris Christie and fired Education Commissioner Bret Schundler rages on over the application error that cost the state a shot at $400 million in federal "Race to the Top" education grants.
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Governor Christie Tells DRPA Boss to Speed Up Reform Efforts
Governor Christie paid a surprise visit to the Delaware River Port Authority headquarters in Camden yesterday - to veto a set of recently enacted conflict-of- interest rules - because they were too weak - and deliver a stern warning to the head of the embattled bi-state Agency to change the culture of the DRPA - and adopt several reform measures - or else.
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More Federal Education Aid Still Available
The he said/he said battle between Governor Chris Christie and fired Education Commissioner Bret Schundler rages on over the application error that cost the state a shot at $400 million in federal "Race to the Top" education grants.
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NJ Officials Kickoff Campaign to Increase Train Ridership to Newark Airport
A new promotion starting today through the end of the year is designed to get travelers to leave their cars at home and take the train to the plane. The effort by the New Jersey Transit and the Port Authority will provide cheaper fares to Newark Liberty International Airport. Up to two kids under 12 will be able to ride free.
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With School Set to Begin Next Week, Some Teachers Still Without Contracts
The new school year is about to begin in Jersey - but many school districts all over the state don't have a finalized teacher contract yet.
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Mud Race Takes Place at Joint Base Next Weekend
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst opens its gates to the public for the third annual "Beast of the East Mud Run." The course has 17 obstacles along its 10-kilometer length to ensure a good and challenging time plus a great fitness workout.
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September is Hunger Action Month
Food banks state- wide are asking New Jerseyans to get involved with ending hunger. Monetary and nonperishable food donations are encouraged. They say the need has gone up but the supply has gone down.
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