Opinion: Hard Cap on Property Taxes Means Hard Votes on Taxpayer Toolkit
By Pete McDonough, Jr. NJ Spotlight July 9, 2010 The bipartisan agreement to cap property tax growth at 2 percent is welcome news for New Jersey’s beleaguered property tax payers, but it’s only the first step. The tactics to make it a reality lie in Governor Christie’s proposed “toolkit” to help municipal leaders control the costs that drive property taxes. [...]
Ohio officials call for barrier to keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes
By Lee Bergquist The Journal Sentinel July 8, 2010 Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and that state's attorney general, Richard Cordray, called Wednesday for immediate construction of a physical barrier in the Calumet River in Illinois to fight the threat of Asian carp entering the Great Lakes. [...]
Finger-pointing won’t stop oil from leaking in Gulf or fix Wall Street
The Record By CHRISTIE WHITMAN June 8, 2010 We ought to look at ourselves before blaming a single institution, company or individual for our collective problems. [...]
Republican group launches radio ads supporting Gov. Christie’s N.J. property tax cap proposal
By Claire Heininger Star-Ledger June 7, 2010 TRENTON — With Gov. Chris Christie staking his political fortunes on property tax reform, a new group backed by Republican heavy-hitters and some of the governor’s closest allies today began airing radio ads on behalf of his plan. [...]
Opinion: NJ Already a Voucher Success Story
By Pete McDonough, Jr. NJ Spotlight June 2, 2010 Caught up in rhetoric over the Opportunity Scholarship Act, many overlook a decade-old school-choice system that’s proven to work [...]
Former EPA chief Christine Todd Whitman: BP oil spill a ‘teachable moment’
By John S. Hausman Muskegon Chronicle June 02, 2010, 11:00PM MUSKEGON -- Fix it now, lay the blame later. [...]
Former EPA leader Christine Todd Whitman calls BP oil spill ‘teachable moment’ during fundraising stop in Grand Rapids
By Jim Harger The Grand Rapids Press June 02, 2010 GRAND RAPIDS -- Nature lovers always tread lightly in sensitive natural areas. [...]
Ex-governors rein in Predictions; Two Republicans say incumbents face anger
By Ginger Gibson The News Journal May 27, 2010 While confident that the mood of the nation will result in the election of more Republicans this fall, two former Republican governors campaigning in Delaware on Wednesday remained cautious about forecasting a sweeping year. [...]