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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Abbott Funding Findings: "Judge Doyne's opinion, in his own words" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Police Blotter: "Plainfield Blotter, March 29"
Edison --
Newark: "Hundreds attend school board candidate debate amid outcry over charter schools"
Trenton: "Schools plan to lay off, then privatize bus drivers, custodiains and aides"
Union County: "OPRA request on process of hiring Bibi Taylor nets one document" -- From CountyWatchers.
Charter Schools: "Battle intensifies over 'themed' charter schools"
Energy: "State gives 3 developers go-ahead for new power plants" -- In Newark, Woodbridge and Old Bridge.
Foreclosures: "Judge to oversee NJ foreclosure process"
Highways: "Christie gets PA to agree to participate in Pulaski Skyway, other road projects"
Medicaid: "Treasurer supplies few details on Christie's Medicaid overhaul plan"
'Millionaire's Tax': "NJ Treasurer: Christie won't OK tax" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Parkway Tolls: "GSP to crack down on exact-change lane toll cheats"
Redistricting --
State Worker Health Benefits --
Veterans: "NJ vets program touted as national model"
Spivey on Beer: "Stone Double Bastard Ale, sipper not quaffer"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts more on the Dem county committee, aka City Committee. Olddoc posts a fun bit of humor prior to his return to the healthcare theme, plus a nod to Councilor Williams on the issue. Maria logs first report on Tuesday's BOE meeting, on the tax increase. Jerry replies to Olddoc on Muhlenberg, posts a NJ Spotlight article about Abbott Districts in its entirety, plus Dems opening statement on Christie budget proposal. Councilor Mapp thanks the community for donating a ton of food to StarFish at the New Dems MLK Holiday party. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, takes on children's responsibility toward aging parents, today's focus health care decisions.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Jay Jefferson Cooke: "Put an end to senseless killings in Plainfield"
Lattimore Funeral: "Plainfield says goodbye to veteran police lieutenant"
Police Stress: "Plainfield suicide, Piscataway standoff highlight stress cops can face"
Abbott Districts: "Abbotts not just about poor, inner-city school districts" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Edison: "FBI subpoenaes mayor, 3 advisers in lawsuit against township"
Newark: "ACLU says illegal detainment of honors students follows 'pervasive pattern' of police"
Piscataway Cop: "Cop dies in standoff after firing submachine gun" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Photos here.
SLAP Program: "Sheriff's labor assistance program worth the time" -- Letter, UC Sheriff Froehlich.
UEZs: "Christie vetoes $45K in marketing expenses in Long Branch"
Benefits Contributions: "Sweeney plan for higher contributions gains little Dem support" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
NJ Revenues: "Tax revenues likely to be $4B below 2008 level" -- Gannett | Ledger |
Redistricting: "Redistricting committee returns to redrawing map after Christie visit"
Schools Construction: "When it comes to school construction, no one can be trusted" -- Editorial, Courier.
Schools Funding: "Christie recruits former AG, Supreme Court justice to defend cuts"
Telecom Deregulation: "AARP gives seniors tips on fighting deregulation of phones, cable"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts info on running for Dem county committee seats (GOP is up next year), plus condolences for recent losses. Olddoc poses how a new demi-metropolis could emerge from Plainfield's past. Maria is inspired by Olddoc to start a to-do list for a citizen's committee. A discussion of the heady brew of politics and ethics prompted by Muhlenberg experience at Councilor Williams blog. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, gets a response from BOE candidate Lenny Cathcart about the campaign and why he wasn't at the NAACP forum (which raises questions about what was told to attendees at that forum). Plainfield Sports News posts a 'boxing bits' roundup. BOE member Renata Hernandez, at Standing In The Gap, posts campaign images of the Ed³ candidates. Vashon Hill, of the Leadership Project blogging at A Student's Perspective, posts his interview with teacher Maritza Franco.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Boxing: "Plainfield student a national boxing champ at 16"
PILOTs: "Critics fault tax abatement agreements"
Piscataway: "Standoff involving police officer ends after 10 hours" -- Ledger | Courier | -- I received word the officer was fatally shot.
Edison: "Suspended chief has pay reinstated"
Elizabeth: "Youth cadets work to combat gangs, street violence"
Hospitals: "NJ health chief has final say on reopening Pascack Valley"
Manville:; "Roots run deep in former factory town"
Secaucus: "State audit show questionable spending" -- Including donations to private groups, award of contracts, more.
Union County: "Moody's warns county Aaa rating could be downgraded" -- UCIA indebtedness the key?
Budget --
Education Reform: "Poverty the biggest challenge of all" -- Editorial, Courier.
Energy: "NJ lawmakers continue to pursue green and clean technologies"
Redistricting: "Christie appears at legislative redistricting meeting" -- PolNJ 1 | PolNJ 2 | Ledger | NJ Spotlight | -- Map is due next Sunday.
Transitional Aid: "Strings attached to aid include imposing campaign contribution restrictions"
Offshore Wind Energy: "Google backs power cable for NJ offshore project"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds new sign types block sidewalks. Olddoc finds David slaying Goliath, NCAA-wise. Maria wonders who from Plainfield will attend forum on 'policing in lean times' Wednesday. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, covers Sunday's NAACP Board of Ed candidate forum. Plainfield Sports News introduces boxer Delen Parsley, and finds Erie over Trenton Steel. Vashon Hill, of the Leadership Project blogs at A Student's Perspective, will be interviewing world languages teacher Maritza Franco. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts the 3/27 TAR Unfinished Business blog party.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Stroud Homicide: "Edison man arrested in death of Plainfield rapper" -- Courier | Ledger |
Courier's 'Look': "New methods, new look, but no compromise on news"
Copper Theft: "Trailer with $143K in stolen copper wire recovered in Perth Amboy"
Cranford: "Downtown Cranford wins award for newsletter, promoting community"
Trailside Nature Center: "Trailside seeks entries for 2011 photo contest"
The Auditor: "Sharpe gets seat at NCAA; Torch still has some heat; New kid on block"
Paul Mulshine: "The 60s aren't what they used to be" |
Council on State Mandates: "Has council on mandates done its job?"
'Millionaire's Tax' --
Poverty: "Reports: As poverty rises, cuts target aid to poor people"
Schools Construction --
Teacher Tenure --
Tuition Rates: "Should college-aged children of illegal immigrants get in-county rates?"
Unemployed: "Training in marketable job skills needed for unemployed" -- Editorial, Courier.
Earth Hour: "It's tonight. Everyone encouraged to turn off lights to stand against climate change"
Obituaries --
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes scavenging on the increase; signs of Spring on a Westfield trip, and longing for the 'good old days'. Olddoc on Plainfield being 'healthcare deprived' in two parts. Maria ponders the Courier's Plainfield 'police blotter' and links to a Rutgers Latino Literary Imagination conference. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, reviews his busy week. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, captures plenty of signs of Spring peeping through in this week's pix.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
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