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Trenton, NJ - After signing the state budget, Governor Corzine finds himself on the hotseat concerning the issue of the state’s toll roads, and answers what he says are erroneous suggestions that the roads will be sold to foreign corporations. Corzine lays out the principals that will guide his upcoming proposal on the matter.
Trenton, NJ - In stark contrast to the budget debacle that shut down New Jersey’s government one year ago, this year’s appropriations act is signed well in advance of the deadline.
Trenton, NJ - Newly elected by the Atlantic County Republican Committee, James “Sonny” McCullough goes to Trenton to take the 2nd district senate seat vacated by Bill Gormley. Here, he is sworn in, with supporters (and possible future opponents) in the audience.
Trenton, NJ - The Assembly State Government Committee listens to and votes on legislation, sponsored by Assemblyman Jim Whelan, that would limit the number of absentee ballots that could be handled by a designated messenger to only 10. The measure is designed to combat the alleged misuse of messenger ballots, and stop the potential voter fraud which has haunted Atlantic County elections for years.
Go to the “State of the State” Special Section!
Governor Jon Corzine’s first state of the state address, after one memorable and tumultuous year in office. In an effort to make good on a promise to rescue the state from a growing property tax burden and a terrible deficit, Corzine outlines his approach to financial recovery.
Trenton, NJ - IN HIS OWN WORDS… Long known as an advocate for the casinos in his district, assemblyman Jim Whelan explains his stance on smoking and why he believes it should not be allowed in Atlantic City casinos.
Trenton, NJ - On the heels of the statewide indoor smoking ban, non smoking advocacy group NJ GASP presents the results of their indoor air quality study, and has unfortunate results for the casinos, who by law are still allowed to have smoking in their gaming halls.
West Trenton, NJ - During a large media press conference, the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police goes into great detail about the coordinated, state wide arrests of alleged members of the Nine Trey Gangsters, who are affiliated with the infamous Bloods street gang.
7.6.2006 - Trenton Rally
10:29 pm
Trenton, NJ - On Independance Day, lawmakers are held captive at the state capitol as they try to agree on a budget that is already past its July 1st deadline. There are plenty of political fireworks… but will there be a fiscal revolution?
