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Stile: Assembly Speaker Oliver wary of making an old foe state democratic chief at idea of foe as Dem chief
East Orange :: NJ :: USA | 8 days ago
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While some Democratic Party officials are beginning to warm to the idea of Hudson County Assemblyman Jason O'Donnell as the next state party chairman, Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver of Essex County is not one of them. Oliver, the state's second most
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N.J. Assembly Democrats unveil jobs bills
Teaneck :: NJ :: USA | 6 months ago
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Assembly Democrats unveil jobs bills Tuesday December 4, 2012, 1:03 PM Assembly Democrats announced a package of jobs bills Tuesday morning, several of which were previously vetoed by Governor Christie . Some of the ideas were included in Back to
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NJ Assembly to vote on raising minimum wage to $8.50
Bergenfield :: NJ :: USA | 12 months ago
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Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver says an increase in the state's minimum wage would aid impoverished families and help jumpstart local economies. Oliver is sponsoring the bill to raise the wage floor to $8.50 per hour, from $7.25...Oliver, an Essex
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NJ casino hearings have racing officials optimistic
Atlantic City :: NJ :: USA | 1 year ago
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A pact by Gov. Chris Christie and Senate President Stephen Sweeney to protect Atlantic City's casinos from in-state competition will undergo a test by Assembly Democrats, who plan to hold public hearings later this year to discuss the merits of
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N.J. assemblyman seeks support in case he becomes speaker
Hackensack :: NJ :: USA | 1 year ago
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State House Bureau Although he's not sure if Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver will run for Congress, Assemblyman Jerry Green has begun calling his colleagues to line up support to succeed her as the top member of the Assembly in case she does. It's
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Christie says he'll consider proposal to raise N.J. minimum wage
Gloucester :: United Kingdom | over 1 year ago
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State House Bureau Gov. Chris Christie said he will consider a proposal by state Democratic leaders to increase the state's minimum wage by $1.25 per hour, but added that he has concerns about stunting New Jersey's economic growth. Assembly Speaker
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Christie restored $3.8M to lawmaker staff salaries following threats to take money away from Republicans, sources say
Trenton :: NJ :: USA | over 1 year ago
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After Democratic lawmakers sent Gov. Chris Christie a budget he didn't like on June 30, he took out his veto pen and sliced $900 million. The Republican governor then added an unprecedented jab at Democrats who control the Legislature by cutting $3.8
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Weinberg moves up in Senate
Teaneck :: NJ :: USA | over 1 year ago
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But that was the curious deal offered this week to state Sens...With support for Buono of Middlesex County to continue next year as majority leader eroding, Senate President Stephen Sweeney proposed that Buono share the job with Weinberg of Teaneck .
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New Jersey legislators elect their leaders
Belleville :: NJ :: USA | over 1 year ago
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State House Bureau Democratic and Republican lawmakers fresh off the campaign trail voted in their new leadership teams today, with Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver and Senate President Stephen Sweeney holding on to the top legislative offices for the
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Prieto stakes claim to Assembly budget panel leadership
Camden :: NJ :: USA | over 1 year ago
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State House Bureau Assemblyman Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) says he has the votes to be the next chairman of the Assembly Budget Committee, while keeping Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-Essex) in the lower house's top post. "I am looking forward to the
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