Michael Drewniak

Christie Linked to Walker as Rule Changes Anger Workers

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, whose cutback of public-employee compensation two years ago made him a national model of Republican strength, now is trying to scrap century-old civil-service rules.

Newtown Families Urge New Jersey to Lower Gun Capacity

Families of schoolchildren slain by a gunman in Newtown, Connecticut, urged New Jersey lawmakers to include a reduction in the size of ammunition magazines as part of their response to the shootings.

Christie’s Tax Breaks Didn’t Close Gap in Employment Rate

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has awarded $2.1 billion in tax breaks to businesses in three years, a strategy that has failed to close the gap between the state and U.S. unemployment rates, according to a report.

Christie Highway Debt Exceeds Plan by 18% on Revenue Gap

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who pledged to reduce state bonding, hasn’t been able to keep a vow to curb borrowing for roads and bridges. Investors in the $3.7 trillion municipal market welcome the extra debt.

Christie Helicopter Use Rises for N.J. Town-Hall Meetings

Flights in state police helicopters by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno have cost at least $390,200 since they took office in January 2010, according to records released yesterday.

New Jersey Task Force Seeks Permit Renewals, Revocation

New Jersey should require gun buyers to renew permits periodically and cede them after a criminal conviction, a panel created by Governor Chris Christie recommended.

Christie Calls on Rutgers to Show Why Coach Rice Wasn’t Fired

Rutgers University Athletic Director Tim Pernetti must explain why he didn’t fire Mike Rice after being shown video of the men’s basketball coach lashing out at players physically and verbally during team practices, a spokesman for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said.

N.J. Democrats Plan to Propose Instant Gun-Buyer Checks

New Jersey would create a first-in- the-nation electronic system for instant background checks of gun buyers, under firearms-safety bills Senate President Stephen Sweeney announced.

Rutgers Top Administrators Face Fire in Aftermath of Coach Exit

From professors to politicians, questions flowed on whether Rutgers University President Robert Barchi and Athletic Director Tim Pernetti deserve the same fate as the basketball coach they fired yesterday.

Christie Riles Black Leaders With Comments on Schools Bill

Governor Chris Christie angered Democrats and black leaders who say he unnecessarily injected race into his comments about fixing public schools during his first town-hall meeting in Paterson, New Jersey.

"We disagree with Rosen's assessment, and the treasurer will be discussing his projections today with the budget committee."

- Michael Drewniak on May 20, 2013

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Boeing 787 Gets Image Boost as United Resumes Flights

North Korea Test Fires Six Missiles in Three Days Off Coast

H-1B Models Strut Into U.S. as Programmers Pray for Help

Yen Rebounds, S&P 500 Reaches Record as Commodities Gain

U.S. Stocks Extend Four-Week Advance on Corporate Deals