Linda Greenstein

Do's and don'ts when stopped by police

State senators gave their first approval Thursday to granting Gov. Chris Christie’s administration sweeping powers over municipal finances in Atlantic City.

The idea of giving counties the option of increasing their hotel was one of the ideas presented in a bipartisan, multi-bill package proposed by lawmakers to help counties ease the burden on taxpayers.

There’s a school of thought that says those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. New Jersey Democrats are clearly sticking with another school of thought that says never give up.

The use of body cameras by police officers would provide a valuable law enforcement tool according to some, and a pair of New Jersey senators have taken steps to make sure the cameras are implemented in the Garden State.

For more than two decades how New Jersey funds education has been the subject of litigation. Many education advocates accuse Gov. Chris Christie of underfunding schools, but others argue the money being spent isn't being spent wisely. The ranking Republican on the Assembly Budget Committee thinks it's time to revisit the issue.

The race is on for Democratic candidates hoping to fill Rep. Rush Holt's 12th District slot in Congress.