N.J. Gov. Chris Christie: No proof Superstorm Sandy was caused by climate change

On May 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment

By Adam Edelman – NY Daily News

New Jersey Gov. Christie said Monday that climate change did not contribute to Superstorm Sandy.

“I don’t think there’s been any proof thus far that Sandy was caused by climate change,” Christie said Monday at a ceremony honoring the rebuilding of the boardwalk in Lavallette, N.J. “But I would absolutely expect that that’s exactly what WNYC would say, because you know liberal public radio always has an agenda.”

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OLS now projects more than $700M shortfall through next fiscal year

On May 21, 2013 By

By Matthew Arco – PolitickerNJ

The state’s Office of Legislative Services revised its latest revenue numbers upward Tuesday, but still warned that New Jersey could be facing a more than $700 million budget shortfall.

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Christie’s revenue figures expected to fall short by $1 billion, top budget officer says

On May 19, 2013 By

By Jarrett Renshaw – The Star-Ledger

The state’s top legislative budget officer will tell lawmakers Monday that Gov. Chris Christie’s revenue figures for the next 13 months will fall short by nearly $1 billion, The Star-Ledger has learned.

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Court should keep Gov. Christie’s hands off housing trust funds: Editorial

On May 17, 2013 By

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board – NJ.com

Gov. Chris Christie has once again attempted to seize millions intended for the creation of affordable housing to plug holes in the state budget.

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NJPP report says 400,000 low-wage workers would benefit from minimum wage hike

On May 16, 2013 By

By Bill Mooney – PolitickerNJ

Later this year voters in New Jersey will have the chance to approve a hike in the state’s minimum hourly wage from $7.25 to $8.25.

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