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• Environmental justice comes to Jersey May 15, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: New Jersey candidate removed from ballot Apr 22, 2013
• Christie's approval rating at 68% Apr 15, 2013
• Christie and Buono to run for NJ governor Mar 29, 2013
• NJ Transit receives Sandy aid Mar 14, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: New Jersey sees first measure certification for the 2013 ballot Feb 19, 2013
• New Jersey Legislature gives thumbs up to place minimum wage on ballot Feb 15, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Assisted death may look voters in the face in New Jersey Feb 12, 2013
• Minimum wage inches closer to New Jersey 2013 ballot with Senate approval Feb 08, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Land preservation comes to the forefront of state's 2013 legislative session Feb 05, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: A battle is blazing over minimum wage; voters could have last say Jan 29, 2013
• Federal intervention expected in New Jersey sports betting legalization melee Jan 23, 2013
• Newark mayor Cory Booker contemplates Senate run Jan 14, 2013
• 2012 destroys 2011's school bond money record, concerns mount Jan 11, 2013

• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: New Jersey Congressional Seats Dec 06, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Federal intervention hovers over 2012 statewide measure issues Nov 27, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: 2013, 2014 and 2016 ballot measure developments swirl Nov 20, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: A recap of 2012, a glance at 2013 Nov 13, 2012
• 2012 Ballot Measure Election Results: New Jersey Nov 07, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: New Jersey Congressional Seats Oct 29, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Two state measures emerge from the ballot shadows Oct 23, 2012
• Voter Referendum Approved by Senate Committee Oct 16, 2012
• Ambroise Enters Guilty Plea in Tax Filing Case Oct 01, 2012
• Political Action Committees Increase Donations to NJ Officials Sep 14, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Momentum stays strong in 2012 ballot measure increases Aug 21, 2012
• NJ Governor Christie Vetoes Part of Auditor Bill Aug 14, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Four ballot additions slowly inch total up to 154 Jul 31, 2012
• New Jersey lawmakers respond to health care ruling Jun 28, 2012
• 2012 elections review:New Jersey incumbent defeated after redistricting eliminated district Jun 06, 2012
• Making sense of the June 5, 2012 elections Jun 04, 2012
• 2012 elections preview: New Jersey voters to select winners in congressional primaries Jun 04, 2012
• Pascrell and Rothman seek to distinguish themselves ahead of June 5 primary May 31, 2012
• Democrats in New Jersey's 10th gather union endorsements May 16, 2012
• New Jersey politicians rack up hefty retirement benefits Apr 30, 2012
• New Jerseyans approve of both Obama and Christie Apr 15, 2012
• In New Jersey's 9th, Pascrell and Rothman receive a fact-check Mar 30, 2012
• Israel issues loom large in NJ-9 primary Mar 15, 2012
• Two New Jersey incumbents thrown together by redistricting hold debate Feb 27, 2012
• State Legislative Tracker: Battle lines drawn on gay marriage, "personhood" bills Feb 20, 2012
• Runyan to face predecessor's widow in 2012 election Feb 14, 2012
• New Jersey sports betting approved by state, congressional vote pending Jan 25, 2012
• New Jersey lawmaker dies at Statehouse, Governor postpones address Jan 11, 2012
• Mosquera disqualified after residency requirement lawsuit Jan 06, 2012

• New Jersey decides on new congressional map Dec 30, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: A holiday gift for candidates as states approve new maps before end of the year Dec 23, 2011
• Proposed New Jersey bill could move school elections to November Dec 20, 2011
• New York-New Jersey Port Authority gets a fresh face Dec 15, 2011
• Newly elected New Jersey Assemblywoman faces court challenge Dec 15, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2011 ballot measure results give a segue to 2012 Nov 15, 2011
• New Jersey sports betting legalization efforts continue following November vote Nov 15, 2011
• Election aftermath: What you need to know about yesterday's state legislative elections Nov 09, 2011
• Election aftermath: New Jersey's sports betting amendment appears approved Nov 09, 2011
• Election preview: 2011 state and local measures serve as precursor to 2012 Nov 07, 2011
• Election preview: More than 400 state legislative seats up for election tomorrow Nov 07, 2011
• Competitiveness dips in 2011 state legislative elections compared to 2010 Oct 25, 2011
• Gov. Christie calls for constitutional amendment following court ruling on judicial pay Oct 20, 2011
• Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: Mississippi and New Jersey Oct 13, 2011
• New Jersey poll reveals continued support for sports betting Oct 12, 2011
• 3rd Circuit Court panel backs Carl Lewis again in residency dispute Sep 16, 2011
• Federal judge refuses to put Carl Lewis back on NJ Senate ballot Sep 08, 2011
• Olympic runner Carl Lewis removed from NJ Senate ballot... again Aug 17, 2011
• NJ labor unions take revenge on erstwhile Dem allies Aug 06, 2011
• NJ anti-Christie activists pressured to reveal donors Jul 28, 2011
• NJ medical marijuana activists urge Governor to implement long-delayed state program Jul 11, 2011
• NJ Governor cuts state employee benefits Jun 30, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Vermont takes step toward eliminating multi-member House districts Jun 17, 2011
• New Jersey AG leads crackdown on fake immigration services businesses Jun 14, 2011
• Uncontested races dominate upcoming New Jersey legislative primaries Jun 01, 2011
• Olympic star Carl Lewis still in the running for NJ Senate May 31, 2011
• Nineteen candidates officially removed from June ballot, one pending May 12, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Citizen activist organizations work to reform redistricting Apr 22, 2011
• First 2011 state legislative elections signature filing deadline arrives at 4 p.m. today Apr 11, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits dominate early stages of redistricting processes Apr 08, 2011
• New Jersey Democrats claim victory in legislative redistricting process Apr 04, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Deadlines looming for many states in redistricting process Apr 01, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: petition signatures submitted and lawsuits filed Mar 29, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Maps look destined for court system in Mississippi as Senate and House reach stalemate (again) Mar 18, 2011
• Proposed bill in New Jersey would delay signature filing deadline for 2011 elections Mar 11, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Mississippi mayhem as redistricting maps look destined for stalemate Mar 10, 2011
• Lawsuit fails to cash in on sports betting, rejected by U.S. District Court Mar 09, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: New Jersey adds 11th commission member, Mississippi House introduces new map Mar 04, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Redistricting affects more than Congressional and state legislative districts Feb 18, 2011
• Governors in the news: This ain't a job for the thin skinned Feb 08, 2011
• 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Let the games begin, as census delivers first round of local population data Feb 04, 2011
• U.S. Census Bureau delivers data to New Jersey and Virginia Feb 03, 2011
• Governors in the news: Republican executives are pursuing similar plans across the land Feb 02, 2011
• New Jersey could see legislative districts moving South Feb 02, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: February begins with nearly double the number of proposed citizen initiatives Feb 01, 2011
• Four states to receive local census population data this week Feb 01, 2011
• New Jersey Redistricting Commission holds first hearings Jan 29, 2011
• N.J. citizens group asks judge to block ruling against a spending initiative Jan 24, 2011
• GOP junior congressmen in New Jersey at risk during redistricting Jan 19, 2011
• New Jersey Governor shoots down idea of presidential run Jan 17, 2011
• NJ Democrats hammer out redistricting plan Jan 11, 2011

• States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
• Governors in the news: state executives tackle healthcare and budget woes, issue pardons, and face criticism over comments on Civil Rights Dec 21, 2010
• U.S. Census Bureau announces official figures for 2011 reapportionment Dec 21, 2010
• 60 Minutes report highlights growing issues with state budgets nationwide Dec 20, 2010
• NJ lawmakers go all in, place sports betting amendment on ballot Dec 14, 2010
• New Jersey Governor, Legislature agree on arbitration reform Dec 09, 2010
• Governor McDonnell elected Vice Chairman of the RGA Nov 22, 2010
• NJ Supreme Court strikes down recall effort against U.S. Senator Menendez Nov 18, 2010
• NJ lawmaker proposes constitutional amendment to implement judicial retention Nov 08, 2010
• New Jersey Wage Assessment, Question 1 is overwhelmingly approved Nov 02, 2010
• Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northeast ballot measures Oct 21, 2010
• Gov. Christie campaigns in Iowa nearly one year before Iowa caucuses Oct 05, 2010
• Governor Christie comes to Wisconsin to campaign for fellow candidates Oct 04, 2010
• Governor Christie to stump for GOP gubernatorial candidates Sep 23, 2010
• In 14 states, voters display very different attitudes toward school bonds and taxes Sep 09, 2010
• New Jersey lawmakers propose internet voting for military and overseas voters Sep 09, 2010
• Gov. Christie heads off criticism over NJ gay marriage case. Aug 18, 2010
• New Jersey leaders meet at gaming summit in Atlantic City Aug 10, 2010
• No ballot measures certified in New Jersey for 2010 Aug 09, 2010
• Governor Christie aims to overhaul gaming industry in New Jersey Jul 22, 2010
• More state employees in New Jersey are retiring in response to "Cap 2.0" Jul 15, 2010
• Gov. Christie refuses to join lawsuit to overturn federal sports betting ban Jul 13, 2010
• New Jersey Governor, Legislature agree to compromise on "Cap 2.5" Jul 07, 2010
• New Jersey lawmakers begin special session on "Cap 2.5" Jul 02, 2010
• Governor Christie calls for special session to pass "Cap 2.5" Jun 29, 2010
• Gov. Christite says the Battle on "Cap 2.5" is the State v. Trenton politicians Jun 24, 2010
• New Jersey lawmakers reach budget deal, avoid government shutdown Jun 22, 2010
• New Jersey lawmakers call for gambling summit before qualifying casino referendums Jun 21, 2010
• New Jersey Senate President wants legislators to have last say on capping property taxes Jun 21, 2010
• South Jersey lawmaker pushes for more "Cap 2.5" exemptions Jun 17, 2010
• Judge clears way for Suarez recall vote Jun 16, 2010
• Governor Christie asks cabinet seceretaries to prepare for a government shutdown Jun 15, 2010
• New Jersey legislative Democrats express concern on "Cap 2.5" Amendment Jun 14, 2010
• Harrah's stalls vote on New Jersey sports betting amendment Jun 11, 2010
• New Jersey legislators try to avert government shutdown Jun 07, 2010
• Study argues that "Cap 2.5" worked in Massachusetts Jun 02, 2010
• Number of Mayors supporting "Cap 2.5" amendment increases Jun 02, 2010
• New poll shows more New Jerseyans disapprove of their teacher's union Jun 01, 2010
• New Jersey college graduates skip commencement to protest budget referendums May 20, 2010
• Campaign for "Cap 2.5" has a large online presence May 20, 2010
• New Jersey union leaders to hold protest against "Cap 2.5" May 19, 2010
• 39 New Jersey Mayors throw support for "Cap 2.5" Amendment May 19, 2010
• New Jersey Governor hits the road to sell property tax cap amendment May 18, 2010
• Governor Christie introduces constitutional amendment to reform property tax system May 10, 2010
• New Jersey Appeals Court strikes down labor union contribution ban May 09, 2010
• Governor Christie pushes for constitutional amendment to cap property taxes May 04, 2010
• New Jersey Supreme Court accepts recall case Apr 30, 2010
• New Jersey students protest budget referendum results Apr 27, 2010
• Majority of New Jersey voters reject school district budgets Apr 22, 2010
• Twelve school bond referendums fail in New Jersey Jan 28, 2010
• New Jersey Secretary of State refuses recall petition Jan 17, 2010

• Gay marriage may come to New Jersey, without the ballot Dec 08, 2009
• Issue of gay marriage hits New Jersey Nov 12, 2009
• New Jersey open space bond passes Nov 05, 2009
• New Jersey voters decide today for open space Nov 03, 2009
• Six states prepare to face off in November 3rd elections Oct 29, 2009
• Federal judge reverses ban on exit polling in New Jersey Oct 27, 2009
• Waste committee chairman speaks in favor of New Jersey issue Oct 01, 2009
• New Jersey superior court denies recall effort, for now Sep 29, 2009
• Montclair school district referendum races against the clock Sep 18, 2009
• Point Pleasant mayor chooses not to testify in recall hearing Sep 09, 2009
• New Jersey township rejects election date change proposal Aug 24, 2009
• New Jersey bond issue signed by governor Aug 20, 2009
• New Brunswick residents see city council question put on ballot Aug 18, 2009
• New Jersey town to vote on moving date of municipal elections Aug 17, 2009
• New Jersey judge says recall signatures must be re-counted Jul 21, 2009
• Beverly City officials look to downsize government Jul 21, 2009
• Wildwood recall petition goes to court Jul 15, 2009
• New Jersey legislators give voters say on open space Jul 01, 2009
• New Jersey petition underway to reform Board of Education Jun 26, 2009