After being called a "crazy quack and a "lunatic" by Chris Christie on WPG's Ask the Governor Monday night, Sen. Ray Lesniak fired back by saying the governor reminds him of a "Captain Queeg," cracking under pressure.
The NJDOT commissioner sought to reassure lawmakers about the direction of New Jersey Transit: It’s safer than statistics suggest, it has the money it needs and isn’t planning a fare hike.
Senators are still trying to line up votes for the Transportation Trust Fund's gas tax hike. Without them, a deadline for a pension funding amendment may pass.
"The fact is that we need to spend this money in order to continue to modernize our roads, our bridges and, importantly, our mass transit system," Christie said.
On THURSDAY, state Senators will vote whether to raise your NJ gas tax by 23 cents a gallon. On FRIDAY, it would take effect. It's not too late to stop it!
Gov. Chris Christie says serious threats should suffice in qualifying for a concealed-carry permit, even without a specific threat. Senators are voting to say no.