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Former NJ Governor Codey: I Never Authorized the NYPD to Spy in NJ

Former New Jersey Governor Dick Codey refuted a report that he was the one who gave the NYPD permission to spy in New Jersey residents.

Most NJ School Districts Set for Slight Uptick in Aid

New Jersey's Education chief says 90 percent of school districts would see modest increases in state aid under Gov. Chris Christie's proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

Targeted Muslims in NJ Say Reports of NYPD Spying Are 'Shocking'

A day after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie described reports of NYPD surveillance targeting Muslims in Newark as “disturbing,” many of those monitored said they were stunned to learn that the department had singled out their businesses, schools and mosques.

Lawyers in Tyler Clementi Trial Lay Out Their Cases

The reading of racy texts and details about the night students crowded around a computer in a college dorm room to see Tyler Clementi kiss a man were part of the first day of testimony in the Rutgers webcam spying case.

Timeline | Rutgers Bullying Trial

Former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi is on trial for using a webcam to spy on his roommate, Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide in 2010. Use our timeline to catch up on the events leading up to the trial, and get updates as the case proceeds.

Christie: Report of Spying on Muslims in NJ Is 'Disturbing'

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said he found a report of NYPD surveillance operation targeting Muslims in Newark "disturbing."

Jury Shaping Up in Tyler Clementi Rutgers Webcam Spying Trial

Jury selection will resume Thursday in the trial of a former Rutgers University student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate.

Christie's Budget Sets Stage for 2013

The 2013 gubernatorial race is still over a year away, but in many ways the budget address Governor Chris Christie gave on Tuesday is critical to setting up the backdrop for his potential re-election bid.  Christie is positioning Democrats to look like they oppose a tax cut for everybody.

Transcript: Christie’s Budget Address as Prepared for Delivery

Lieutenant Governor, Mr. President, Madam Speaker, members of the Legislature, distinguished guests, former Governors, and citizens of the State of New Jersey:

 

It is my pleasure, and my duty, to present to you my budget for the year ending June 30, 2013.

 

Two years ...

NJ Jury Pool Shrinks in Tyler Clementi Rutgers Bullying Case

The pool of prospective jurors has shrunk from 274 to just fewer than 100 for the trial of a former Rutgers student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate's intimate encounter with another man.

Christie Delivers NJ Budget Address

The governor in his budget address Tuesday proposed expanding a program that focuses on long-term social and vocational rehabilitation for former service members.

Jury Selection Under Way in Clementi Webcam Spying Case

Jury selection continues this week in the trial of a former Rutgers University student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate's intimate encounter with another man.

On Gay Marriage, NJ State Senate President Vows Override of Christie's Veto

New Jersey state Senate President Steve Sweeney promised to override Governor Chris Christie's veto of a same-sex marriage bill by January 2014.

Gov. Christie Vetoes NJ Gay Marriage Bill

Governor Chris Christie followed through on his threat to reject a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in New Jersey. He vetoed the bill Friday, hours after it had been delivered to his desk.

Widow of Late NJ Assemblyman Sworn In

The widow of Assembly GOP leader Alex DeCroce has been sworn in to fill the legislative seat left vacant by his sudden death.

Jury Selection Begins in Clementi Suicide Case

Jury selection has begun in New Jersey in the trial of a former Rutgers University student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate's intimate encounter with another man.

As Protesters Rally at Rutgers-Camden, Consortium, Not Merger, Discussed

Meetings of the Rutgers Board of Governors are usually staid affairs. The February 15 convocation was anything but: Hundreds of students and faculty -- some bearing signs and banners -- were there to protest the proposed merger of Rutgers-Camden and Rowan University.

NJ Assembly Passes Gay Marriage Bill

The New Jersey Assembly has passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriages, setting the stage for an expected veto by Governor Chris Christie.

Christie Announces School Construction Plans

Governor Chris Christie announced plans Wednesday to build 20 new schools in New Jersey to address overcrowding and crumbling buildings in low-income school districts.

Christie Wants Some Criminals Held Without Bail

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie wants individuals with a violent history to be held in jail without bail.