Obama Gears Up for the Next Round

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2008 Barack Obama was busy drumming up support -- and additional funding -- in New Jersey on Friday, readying his response to the McCain campaign's Palin-palooza at last week's Republican National Convention and telling supporters he's ready to scrap it out. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Does Lou Dobbs Have His Eye on New Jersey?

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2008 We don't normally pay much attention to rumors here, but this one caught our eye. Apparently Republicans are buzzing that Lou Dobbs, the CNN anchor who styles himself a populist but comes off more like the unhinged distant relative who ruined Christmas, is thinking of running for governor of New Jersey. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New Jersey Considers Mandatory HIV Test

Staff / Truthdig May 12, 2007 A new proposal would make New Jersey the first state to require HIV testing for pregnant women and their babies, unless the women decline the test in writing. Currently four states test just mothers, and two others only newborns. The bill is opposed by the D.C.-based Center for Women Policy Studies on the grounds that it limits health rights. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jon Corzine, Virtual Governor

Staff / Truthdig Apr 24, 2007 Eleven days after a car accident nearly claimed his life, New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine was in stable enough condition to entertain the possibility of resuming work from his hospital bed. His staff is apparently looking into video-conferencing options for him to use when he is ready and able. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Newark Divided Over ‘Help Wanted’ Billboards

Staff / Truthdig Mar 28, 2007 Six billboards designed to look like classified ads, but with a very different message, are causing a stir in Newark, NJ. The billboards, funded by the Newark teacher's union, were designed to draw attention to the soaring murder rates in the city. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

One State at a Time

Staff / Truthdig Feb 20, 2007 New Jersey's civil union law has now taken effect, allowing same-sex couples many of the rights afforded by marriage. California, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts and to some extent Maine offer similar protections. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New York Blames New Jersey for Stench

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2007 After a mysterious odor blanketed Manhattan this week, New Yorkers immediately turned to the usual suspect, blaming New Jersey for the sulfurous smell. The Garden State was not amused, particularly since there's no hard evidence, as of yet, that the origin was in New Jersey. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New Jersey Gets Civil Unions

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2006 Both houses of New Jersey's Legislature have approved the creation of civil unions, granting the protections of marriage to gay couples as required by a recent court ruling. The governor has said he will sign the bill, making New Jersey the third state to adopt civil unions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gov. Corzine Orders New Jersey Government Shut Down

Staff / Truthdig Jul 2, 2006 A first in the state's history, the executive order halted road construction and lottery ticket sales, and put over half the state's 80,000 employees on furlough. Gov. Jon S. Corzine ordered the shutdown after legislators missed a June 30 budget deadline due to disagreements over a measure to raise the sales tax to close a budget gap. Depending on a court ruling, the state's 12 casinos may also have to shut their doors. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )