Apr 26 Supreme Court sides with police officer in free speech case By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a New Jersey police officer who was demoted after his boss mistakenly believed he was involved in a political campaign can still bring a lawsuit alleging a violation of free speech rights. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 5:01 News Wrap: Newark to reform policing under DOJ agreement By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the city of Newark, New Jersey, agreed to reform the way its police officers treat minorities under a settlement with the Justice Department. Also, President Obama commuted prison sentences for 61 drug offenders. Continue watching
Mar 02 6 N.J. papers call on Christie to resign over Trump nod By Associated Press Six New Jersey newspapers say Gov. Chris Christie should resign over his endorsement of Donald Trump. They add that if Christie refuses to quit, New Jersey citizens should initiate a recall effort. Continue reading
Jan 12 New Jersey may become second state to raise smoking age to 21 By Joshua Barajas New Jersey lawmakers passed a bill Monday that would fine retailers up to $1,000 for selling tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, to people under 21 years of age. Continue reading
Nov 02 Touring rehab, Obama calls for 2nd chances after prison By Josh Lederman and Jill Colvin, Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. -- President Barack Obama toured a drug rehab and met with former inmates Monday in the rough-and-tumble city of Newark, calling on the nation to ensure those regaining their freedom get a second chance instead of a return… Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch 7:37 In Newark school reform efforts, gains come at a price By PBS News Hour Five years ago, Gov. Chris Christie, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and former Mayor Cory Booker launched an ambitious plan to remake Newark’s schools by creating a network of charter schools that would operate almost like a business -- a model… Continue watching
Oct 21 Chris Christie wants to stop flights from New Jersey to Cuba By Kamaria Roberts New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is hoping to stop all flights leaving from Newark, New Jersey, to Havana, Cuba, until Assata Shakur -- a Black activist and former member of the Black Panther Party -- is returned to the United… Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 7:14 What the New Jersey bridge scandal has to do with an airline CEO By PBS News Hour The CEO of United Airlines resigned amid a government investigation into favors he may have done for the former head of the New York and New Jersey Port Authority. Jeffrey Brown speaks to Scott Mayerowitz of the Associated Press and… Continue watching
Jun 30 Watch 27:28 Watch Chris Christie announce his candidacy for U.S. president By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 26 ‘It’s hard to hate someone you know’: Teen’s website battles bias By Larisa Epatko As people all over the nation grapple with issues of racism and discrimination following the most recent mass shooting at a historically black church in Charleston, South Carolina, one teenager is making room for the voices of young people. Continue reading