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Guttenberg's Jeff Boss to run for governor
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Jersey Journal
Wednesday December 03, 2008, 7:00 PM
By TOM SHORTELL
JOURNAL STAFF WRITER
Jeff Boss, the Guttenberg man who ran for president and U.S. senator last month under the slogan "Vote Here," has announced his candidacy for governor of New Jersey.
"I want to put our country and our state back on track," said Boss, who runs the Immortal Corporation, a firm that freezes deceased pets in hopes they can be resuscitated once a cure is found for the cause of their death.
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View commentsChristie says he will decide about Gov bid in four to six weeks
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The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk
Wednesday December 03, 2008, 7:09 AM
Former U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie said he will decide in four to six weeks whether to seek the Republican nomination for governor of New Jersey, according to a report in PolitckerNJ.com.
Christopher ChristieA day after leaving office, Christie was honored for his service Tuesday at an event in the lobby of the Essex Couty Hall of Records. "I would ask everyone to have a litte patience with me," Christie said, according to the report. "I want to take time to talk to folks over the course of the next four to six weeks. It's a personal decision and I will come to a decision based on what's best for us (his family)."
Authorities probe Perth Amboy land deal involving ex-Mayor Joseph Vas
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Sharon Adarlo/The Star-Ledger
Tuesday December 02, 2008, 5:48 PM
Former Perth Amboy Mayor Joseph VasPerth Amboy Law Director Mark Blunda sent a letter to former city attorney Frank Capece last month requesting all information that resulted from Capece's review last year of the land deal at the city council's request. Blunda's letter, obtained by The Star-Ledger, states the subpoena involves "all documents relating to the transactions involving 97-99 DeKalb Ave., Perth Amboy."
Continue reading "Authorities probe Perth Amboy land deal involving ex-Mayor Joseph Vas" »Ex-NJ Turnpike employee admits role in money laundering scheme
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Matthew ReillyThe Star-Ledger
Tuesday December 02, 2008, 5:31 PM
A former New Jersey Turnpike Authority employee pleaded guilty today to money laundering in connection with a long-running federal loan-sharking sting.
Leroy Robinson, 51, of Maplewood, was charged in January with using his consulting business to launder $120,000 in what he allegedly thought were loan-sharking proceeds from an undercover witness.
State proposes plan to speed up school building
by Dunstan McNichol/The Star-Ledger
Tuesday December 02, 2008, 5:24 PM
Officials of New Jersey's school construction program today announced plans to step up the pace of work on at least six new schools next year, including a long-delayed Phillipsburg High School project, through a streamlined building process.
"What we're trying to do is work essentially toward meeting the governor's mandate to accelerate these projects," said Kris Kolluri, the former Department of Transportation Commissioner who announced the streamlined building program during his first meeting as chief executive officer of the state Schools Development Authority.
The road leading from Belvidere Rd. to the site of the yet to be built Phillipsburg High School, shown in July.Obama tells governors he wants their help
by Claire Heininger/The Star-Ledger Tuesday December 02, 2008, 11:52 AM
PHILADELPHIA - President-elect Barack Obama told a meeting of the nation's governors this morning that he wants their help in designing and enacting an economic recovery plan that could provide "bottom-up" stimulus to the states.
"If we're listening to our governors, we'll not only be doing what's right for our states, we'll be doing what's right for our country," Obama said.
President-elect Barack Obama delivers his opening remarks as Vice President-elect Joe Biden and Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell listen during the National Governors Association meeting today in Philadelphia.Corzine says he will press Obama for $600B economic stimulus
by The Associated Press Tuesday December 02, 2008, 6:05 AM
Gov. Jon CorzineGov. Jon Corzine said he'll press the case for a $600 billion-plus economic stimulus package for the states when he and other governors meet with President-elect Barack Obama.
Corzine is among a group of governors meeting with Obama today in Philadelphia.
Continue reading "Corzine says he will press Obama for $600B economic stimulus" »N.J. offers gasoline cards to carpoolers
by The Associated Press Tuesday December 02, 2008, 5:07 AM
Gov. Jon Corzine wants more New Jersey commuters to carpool, so he is expanding the incentives under the state Department of Transportation's "Carpooling Makes Sense" program.
Gas cards worth $150 to $200 will be given for newly formed carpools with more than two participants.
Carpoolers gather at the commuter lot at the Monmouth Service Area on the Garden State Parkway. 
