Menendez urges SEC to require political spending disclosure
[Note: An updated version of this story is now on northjersey.com] Sen. Bob Menendez is seeking to have his colleagues join him in a letter urging the chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange...
View ArticleQuiet leads up to possible hearing for Christie supreme court nominee
Governor Christie has no public schedule today. The Legislature also has nothing scheduled this Tuesday. Many, however, are looking ahead to Thursday for the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing and its...
View ArticleAssembly bill would force convicted candidates to return campaign contributions
Political candidates convicted of a crime would have to give up their campaign cash under legislation introduced in the Assembly this week. Assemblyman Ron Dancer, R-Ocean, and Assemblyman Wayne...
View ArticleSuper PAC bucks could flow in NJ gov’s race
New Jersey’s race for governor next year could resemble the Super PAC free-for-all that is playing out in this year’s presidential race. The U.S. Supreme Court decided today to strike down any limits...
View ArticleFormer engineering firm employee pleads guilty to role in illegal political...
The former director of marketing for an engineering firm that has been paid millions of dollars through public contracts pleaded guilty today to his role in a scheme to make fraudulent political...
View ArticlePassaic County Dems lead county parties in 2012 fundraising
In an anemic year of fundraising for county political parties, the Passaic County Democratic Committee led the pack, taking in more than $700,000 in donations in 2012, according to a campaign finance...
View ArticleSchroeder still collecting a paycheck; a look at influential GOP group
Columnist Charles Stile takes a look at Assemblyman Robert Schroeder, the Washington Township Republican under indictment on charges of stealing nearly $2 million from people who loaned him money....
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Christie defends contributions to Republican Governors Association
Governor Christie in Little Ferry Wednesday. (AMY NEWMAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER) If people don’t like a Republican group accepting contributions from companies and industries that are otherwise...
View ArticleMorning News: Lawmakers to examine Sandy cleanup contract
A joint legislative committee will be examining a controversial emergency contract awarded to AshBritt Inc. for debris removal after superstorm Sandy. Several Democratic lawmakers previewed their line...
View ArticleGrand jury investigating Menendez
A federal grand jury in Miami is investigating Sen. Bob Menendez, examining his role in advocating for the business interests of a wealthy donor and friend, the Washington Post is reporting this...
View ArticleMorning news: Christie supports overhauling campaign finance, cutting Rutgers...
Governor Christie said yesterday that Birdsall Services Group’s admission this month that it illegally concealed hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions is a sign that the state...
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Christie campaign participating in public financing program
Governor Christie will take public matching funds in his general election contest against state Sen. Barbara Buono. Governor Christie will participate in the state’s public financing program for the...
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Buono, Christie campaigns receive public matching funds
Governor Christie and Democratic challenger Barbara Buono have received public matching funds. Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Barbara Buono’s campaign is getting a much-needed cash infusion. The...
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