Tom Moran

A budget showdown ends with a whimper as Governor Murphy promises to sign a budget that killed some of his top priorities.

Senator Menendez moves on. But not without the sting of a surprising protest vote.

Democratic Assemblyman John Wisniewski has just over 4 weeks left to make an impression.

New Jersey lawmakers are considering whether to drop a requirement to put legal notices in newspapers, which could cut drastically into revenue used to pay journalists.

A closer look at one of the most outspoken GOP presidential candidates.

New Jersey's largest teachers union cancels talks with Governor Christie about pension reform.

Despite "deep reservations," The Star-Ledger endorsed Chris Christie for governor last Fall. Now, they say they "blew it." Tom Moran, columnist for The Star-Ledger, talks about the newspaper rescinding their endorsement, and looks back at how they made their choice between two "flawed human beings."

Tom Moran, columnist for the Star-Ledger, discusses the new Good Samaritan law that allows people to call 911 to report an overdose without fear of criminal prosecution.

Tom Moran, editorial page editor and columnist at The Star-Ledger, responds to the news that Roche is moving their plant away from Nutley, NJ and talks about the idea that low taxes are essential economic bait for companies.

We run through a few stories that might get the conversation going at your Thanksgiving table. We'll hear from three guests...

• Tom Moran, columnist for The Star-Ledger, on how some NJ execs avoid taxes.
• Alice Park, reporter for TIME Magazine, on why anxiety is bad for us...but how it may be good.
• Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics, on the nature of momentum in the NFL.

And then...

Open Phones: Your suggestions for topics you plan to bring up at the dinner table.

Tom Moran, political columnist for the Star-Ledger, discusses news in New Jersey relating to Governor Chris Christie, including capping public employee salaries, climate change and the ARC tunnel.

Tom Moran, political columnist for The Star-Ledger, looks at Governor Christie's move to oust sitting NJ Supreme Court Justice John Wallace. Plus it's election day for many New Jersey towns, including Newark; and a breakdown of the Governor's proposals for restructuring public employee contracts.

It's Day 1 of the Chris Christie Governorship in New Jersey. Tom Moran, political columnist for the Star-Ledger, discusses what he expects from the new era in Trenton.

What are your hopes and fears for the Christie era? Give us a call or comment below!

Tom Moran, political columnist for the Star-Ledger, talks about the newly elected New Jersey legislative leadership and the remaining lame duck session.

Tom Moran, political columnist for the Star-Ledger, analyzes today's election in New Jersey, and Azi Paybarah, reporter for the New York Observer, analyzes the New York City races.

Tom Moran, political columnist at the Newark Star Ledger, discusses Govenor Corzine's call for toll hikes to help balance New Jersey's budget.