Olddoc on tax reform...and Dawg's adjustment to suburban life.. Bernice: Possible snow may affect Council meeting.. Time for Muhlenberg study update.. David: Angels for Action to rsume ID cards today..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Jerry Green and CD12: Between a rock and a hard place?"
  

Union Coumty Utilities Authority:  "UCUA employees got unapproved payments"  -- Ledger | CountyWatchers |
Weather:  "Accuweather forecasts 6"-12" of snow early next week"
Travel Alert:  "DOT issues Pulaski Skyway video, suggests alternate routes"

Car Theft Ring:  "Dozens arrested in NJ-NY car theft ring"
Elizabeth:  "Two veteran cops admit theft in 'no-show' jobs"
Jersey City:  "Tax cut, crime drop top list of Fulop's 2014 goals"
Linden:  "Despite Menendez praise, concerns raised about EPA cleanup"
Newark --

• "Working Families Alliance endorses Baraka"
• "William Payne considering council race if it helps Jeffries"

Newark Watershed:  "Two legislators urge corruption probe of watershed agency"

Bridgegate --

• "New GWB files, same callous jokes"
• "Christie allies joked of disrupting traffic at rabbi's house" -- Politico | Ledger |
• "New text messages 'disturbing', Wisniewski says"
• "Investigative committee member Watson Coleman says Christie should resign"
• "Can Christie's 'dear friend' conduct an impartial GWB investigation?"
• "Fort Lee mayor meets with probe attorney for hours"  -- Record | Ledger |
• "Christie's press secretary meets with federal prosecutors" -- Ledger | NYTimes |

Adoptee Rights:  "Both houses pass bill to give adoptees access to birth records"
Obamacare:  "Obama's Trauma Team"  -- How healthcare.gov was fixed, Time cover story..
Sandy Aid:  "Housing group says state won't release oversight reports on contractor"
Jeopardy!:  "Why we're actually mad at ruthless contestant Arthur Chu"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes expected snow may affect Monday meeting; update needed on Muhlenberg study. Olddoc on tax reform. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View notes Angels for Action will resume ID cards today. 

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Olddoc on federal tax reform.. Bernice: Plainfield gentrifiers.. Jerry Green on Legislature's 'Responsible Father Initiative'.. Rebecca on Anna Julia Cooper.. Jackie parses the Survivor's new cast..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield Donut Shop hits the big Time(s)"
  

Holt Congressional Seat --

• "Union County Dems may hold special screening for candidates"
• "Somerset Dems back Chivukula for Holt seat"

Investors Bank:  "Investors gets NY Fed's approval for second-step conversion"
Travel Alert:  "Piscataway shuts down South Washington Avenue because of road conditions"

Jersey City --

• "Fulop: City 'flourishing' like never before"
• "Plans to dissolve autonomous parking authority on hold"

Newark --

• "Baraka lands support of healthcare professionals"
• "Jeffries rolls out council slate, senior plan"

Newark Watershed Scandal:  "Activists who raised alarm chide agency for keeping law firm"
North Plainfield --

• "Birnbaum retiring as schools superintendent"
• "Bloomfield man pleads guilty to assaulting boro cop"

Medical Kickbacks:  "Montclair doctor admits to taking bribes for patient referrals"
Trenton:  "Judge orders Mack's removal from office" | "Muschal becomes acting mayor"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie says PA chairman Samson still has his full support"
• "PA's NJ commissioners blast director for criticizing Samson"
• "Christie unwilling to give in to Bridgegate 'hysteria'"
• "Bergen County freeholders set to vote on calling for Samson resignation"
• "Christie continues internal investigation of Bridgegate"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie promises 'extreme measures' on pensions if Dems don't play ball"
Affordable Housing:  "Christie ignires Supreme Court's housing mandate" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
Education:  "Former commissioner expected to return" -- From NJSpotlight.
Sandy Aid:  "Housing recovery firm billed NJ $51M for eight months work" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
State Finances:  "Auditor: State vendors paid millions despite owing unemployment insurance payments"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice asks who are Plainfield's 'gentrifiers'. Olddoc on federal tax reform. Assemblyman Green, at Jerry Green's Page, posts on the 'Responsible Father Initiative' in the Legislature. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, celebrates the 'undisputed dignity' of Anna Julia Cooper. At Jackie's TV Blog, Tha Survivor: Cagayan cast is parsed at the blog party.

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Olddoc will respond to David's post anon.. Bernice: Mapp endorses in CD12, makes headlines.. David notes passing of Chokwe Lumumba.. Jackie on Survivor: Cagayan blog pool matchups..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mapp's Watson Coleman endorsement complicates CD12 race"
• "Delta Day in Union County"

Holt Congressional Seat:  "Plainfield mayor Mapp endorses Watson Coleman" -- PolNJ | Courier | Ledger |
Minority Golf:  "Shippen and Shady Rest honored in USGA exhibit"
Survivor TV Show:  "28th season features 2 Jerseyans vying for $1M prize"

Gay Athletes:  "Changing culture inspires Drew baseball captain to come out"
Newark --

• "Cami Anderson says she'll no longer attend school board meetings"
• "Teachers, students protest layoff plan"

New Brunswick:  "City and RU sued over 'confidential' police zone maps"
Property Taxes:  "Mansfield residents file suit against township over assessments"
Trenton:  "Law enforcement, officials meet to focus on crimes against Latinos"
Union County:  "Ten women recognized for outstanding achievements" -- No one from Plainfield this year.

Christie Budget Address --

• "Four things we learned from budget address" | Full text here.
• "Christie offers $205 million in veiled tax hikes" -- From NJSpotlight.
• "Public benefits at issue as largest budget ever outlined"
• "Budget address shows impact of GWB scandal on Christie"
• "Budget proposes sacrifices but no big solution"
• "Christie pitches pension fix"
• "Dems to Christie: Focus on economy, not pensions"
• "Stile: New reality hangs over Christie's policies and attitude"
• "Two words Christie never mentioned in speech: Hurricane Sandy"

Bridgegate --

• "Samson lacks 'moral authority' to run PA, top official says"
• "NJ judge merges two traffic-jam related cases"

Energy:  "Final hearings begin on PSEG's $3.9B grid-hardening proposal"
Nursing Homes:  "US News & World Report hands out grades on NJ nursing homes"
Road Salt:  "Salt shipment cost $700K more by barge than ship, DOT says"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Mapp weighs in on CD12. Olddoc notes he will be responding to David's post on apartheid soon. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View notes the passing of Jackson (Miss.) mayor Chokwe Lumumba. At Jackie's TV Blog, The Survivor: Cagayan blog pool matchups are up.

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Olddoc on blame for pothole situation.. Bernice: Give Tepper's basement back.. David responds to Olddoc on school segregation..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "The Chippery sails again in Fanwood"
  

Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield girls best Hillside"
Scholarships:  "Apply now for Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield scholarships"

Bloomfield:  "Mayor alleges police 'cover up', vows to 'purge' bad officers"
Manville:  "Fire company illegally sold beer, ousted prez says"
Newark:  "ACLU says stop-and-frisk targets black residents"
Rutgers:  "RU spent $47 million to balance books before Big Ten move"
South Plainfield:  "Man shot outside strip club"
Streetscapes:  "Four towns awarded $4M by EDA to redo streetscapes"
Topiary:  "Mercer CCC put finishing touches on giant insect topiaries" (Photos)
Trenton:  "Mack holds conviction not final, wants court to wait"

Bridgegate --

• "Records show Samson's role"
• "Fort Lee mayor met with federal prosecutors"
  
• "Christie becomes man of few words when asked about PA pal" -- From NJSpotlight.

Christie Budget:  "Budget address today: 4 key issues" -- Courier | Ledger | Record | PolNJ |
Holt Congressional Seat:  "Campaign capsules for CD12 candidates" -- Ledger |
Sandy Aid:  "Sandy victims to get first crack at Belleville units" -- Gimme a break!

RECENT POSTS: Bernice suggests giving Tepper's basement back. Olddoc ponders who to blame for pothole situation. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View posts a response to Olddoc on segregated schools.

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Olddoc: Dawg is here!.. Bernice: Ice ain't nice.. At PSN, Ken talks Michael Sam.. Jackie: Amazing Race: All-Stars blog party now under way..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Jerry Green: Queenmaker?"
  

Boys Basketball:  "Plainfield, Linden advance in UCT"
Military:  "Plainfield man graduates from AF basic training" -- Robert Budhan.

Archbishop Myers:  "Moran: Prayer to the Pope to stop Myers' luxury train"
Hudson County:  "Fulop-backed Balmir picked for Freeholder seat"
Rutgers:  "Subsidy of atheltics jumps 67.9 percent to $47 million"
Rutbgers-Newark:  "Former Syracuse U prez takes reins in Newark"
South Plainfield:  "Man shot outside strip club Liquid Assets"

Bridgegate:  "GWB scandal puts a light on the benefits of lobbying"
Gov. Christie --

• "Christie's Drumthwacket fund collected millions from favor-seekers" -- The real kicker is at the end.
• "Christie's new budget could have drastic effect on Jerseyans" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
  

The Auditor:  "Fort Lee mayor's past life on RU basketball court; more"
Guns:  "Lobbyists, guns and money in NJ"
Holt Congressional Seat:  "Greenstein locks up Middlesex Dems"
State Pensions:  "Number of pensioners at $100K or more up 75 percent in 3 years"
Teaching: "NJEA reviewing legislation to include parental involvement in teach evaluations"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on ice. Olddoc introduces Dawg - a birthday present?. At Plainfield Sports News, Ken talks Michael Sam. At Jackie's TV Blog, The Amazing Raze: All-Star season blog party is under way.

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Olddoc: New Yorker finds Bill Gates has a Windows problem.. Bernice: Ice Rocks (the noun, not the verb).. Jackie's week in review includes a shot of an 'accessible walkway'..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Happy Birthday Olddoc"
• "Indira Bailey documentary at Drake House today"
  

Awards:  "Plainfielder Leslie Anderson receives Chester Holmes Award"
Electricity Bills:  "Prices soar for those who switched power suppliers"

Bridgewater:  "Switch to county dispatch will save nearly $5M"
Edison:  "Mayor shares top priorities in exclusive interview"
Newark:  "Mayoral candidate Jeffries hits at super, opponent in his education plan"
South Plainfield:  "Tigers wrap up 30th consecutive District 12 wrestling title"
TCNJ:  "Students build web, mobile apps during 24-hour HackTCNJ event"

Bridgegate --

• "In bridge scandal, one lawyer could topple Christie"
• "Port Authority plans do-over on park-and-ride lease" -- Record | Ledger |
• "David Samson's business interests overlap with work at PA"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie rebuffs reporters at national governor's meeting"
Governor's Race:  "Sweeney's actions suggest a run, if not his words" -- Ledger | Record |
Sandy Aid:  "Christie can't pass buck on Sandy aid" -- Editorial, Ledger.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Ice Rocks (the noun, not the verb). Olddoc hits 94, shares a New Yorker story on Bill Gates and Windows 8.1. At Jackie's TV Blog, The week in review includes an ironic picture of an accessible walkway.

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Olddoc: Part-time hours closely monitored by public employers.. Bernice: More from Planning Board.. David: New PCTV episodes.. Jackie: Amazing Race pool opens tomorrow..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Underground Railroad in Union County; PAHS fundraiser today"

2011 Murder:  "Two Plainfield men get 15 years in shooting of innocent bystander"
Ex-cop:  "Plainfield ex-cop seeks to dismiss HIV-related sexh charges"

Bridgegate:  "Lawyer for Christie in Bridgegate withdraws from representing PA in suit"
Charter Schools:  "New charter schools approved for Newark and /Camden"
Drivers Licenses:  "69 fake-ID arrests made with help of facial recognition technology"
Economic Development:  "Developer's purchase of Conrail property invalidated in JC"
Holt Congressional Seat:  "Middlesex Dems support Greenstein for seat"
State Finances:  "NJ shortfall may now be more than $400 million"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports more news from the Planning Board. Olddoc on how governments are strictly monitoring hours of part-times on account of Obamacare. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View on new PCTV episodes. At Jackie's TV Blog, The Amazing Race big pool opens tomorrow.

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Olddoc recalls commuting to NYC from Grant Avenue station.. Bernice: Planners urge downtown parking study..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Saturday: Underground Railroad in Union County; PAHS fundraiser"
  

Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield tops Johnson in Union County first round"
Black History Month:  "Cornel West discusses black freedom movement at TCNJ"

Jersey City:  "Mayor, in open letter, says snow should have been handled better"
Newark --

• "Law enforcement releases photo of suspect in Baraka bus burning"
• "Newark, state leaders call for criminal investigation of Newark watershed"

North Plainfield:  "Chief's son, an officer, admits to DUI"
Trenton --

• "Religious leaders back Eric Jackson for mayor"
• "Council approves four long-overdue recreation contracts"

Bridgegate --

• "Court date set for subpoena showdown"
• "Two former Christie aides who ignored subpoenas are ordered to court" -- Record | Ledger |
• "Leader of PA police to scale back his role during inquiry"
• "Port Authority revises explanation of park-ride lease deal"

Sandy Aid"  "Christie gave more aid to controversial Belleville project"
Holt Congressional Seat:  "Mercer County Dems rally for Watson Coleman as candidate"
Gov. Christie --

• "At town hall, a cold welcome in a setting he once rulted"
• "Christie tries to put scandal aside, gets an earful on Sandy"
• "Christie to speak at Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas"

Fraud:  "Harris School of Business accused of fraud in lawsuit"
Guns:  "Deal in place to cut ammo magazine limit to 10 rounds"
Legislature --

• "Bill would require Sandy aid to go to hardest-hit towns"
• "Assembly panel approves bill banning smoking at public parks, beaches"

Marijuana:  "Colorado expects to reap tax bonanza from pot sales"
Road Salt:  "Shipment of salt from Chile is welcome new to NJ towns, counties"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes planners urge downtown parking study. Olddoc remembers commuting from the Grant Avenue station.

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Olddoc: Factors in the breakdown of excellent American healthcare.. Bernice: Boards, commissions must organize.. Councilor Storch reports on the Raritan Valley Coalition.. David: Culture & Heritage discusses public murals..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "How will Plainfield celebrate the one-seat ride?"
  

'Economic Power Towns':  "Warren among country's top 'Power Towns'"
Meadowlands:  "Meadowlands casino idea to be examined by lawmakers"
Newark --

• "Watershed director took Newark for millions, comptroller says" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
  
• "Colonnade and Pavilion tenants continue thrity-year battle with management"

North Plainfield:  "Police chief's son's license suspended in DWI incident"
Princeton:  "Police learn hands-off role for federal immigration laws"
Scotch Plains:  "Relative charged in shooting, nearly one hundred guns seized"
Trenton:  "Mayoral and council races campaign capsules"
Union County:  "Longtime Cranford police chief to head Stamler Police Academy"
Westfield:  "Council hears proposal to 70-plus unit building near train station"

Bridgegate --

• "PA lawyer to alter vote by board chairman in $1 NJT lease deal"
• "Samson apologizes for 'inconvenience'" -- Record | NYTimes |
  
• "Former Christie staffer under subpoena takes job with Port Authority"
• "Panel asks judge to obtain records, Fort Lee releases documents" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
  

Holt Congressional Seat --

• "Watson Coleman gets Turner's support in CD12 race"
  
• "Assemblyman Chivukula declares his candidacy"
• "CD12 and Greenstein's advantages and challenges"
  
• "Hughes bows out of race"
  

NJ Finances:  "NJ debt grew $6.6B in 2013, Christie administration says"
Obamacare:  "Christie faces deadline today on $7.6M in funds" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
Palestine:  "Princeton professor emeritus talks Palestinian nationalism in speech"
Smoking:  "Bill would ban smoking at all public parks and beaches"
 
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes boards, commissions must organize. Olddoc discusses factors in breakdown of excellent American healthcare. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, reports on the Raritan Valley Coalition and one-seat ride to NYC. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View reports on Culture & Heritage Commission and public murals.

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Olddoc on ACA.. Bernice: Primary petitions now available; Remembering Pepsi Charles.. Rutherford: Indira Bailey documentary at Drake House Sunday.. Jackie: Survivor: Cagayan blog pool is open.

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Jerry Green among those eyeing Holt Congressional seat"
  

Weather:  "Brief warmup, then cold and possibly more snow"

Newark --

• "As mayor's race heats up, familiar tropes may not apply" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "$1,000 reward offered for information on torching of Baraka's campaign bus"

North Plainfield:  "Boro man indicted on drug charges near NPHS"
NJ Transit:  "NJT's executive director steps down after four years" -- Ledger | NYTimes | NJSpot |
Scotch Plains:  "Police investigate shooting in home"
Trenton:  "Convicted mayor says he won't resign, then appears at Council meeting"
Union  County:  "County will take over Elizabeth homicide investigations"

Bridgegate --

• "Legislative panel to take Stepien, Kelley to court over subpoenas"
• "Attorney for Stepien rejects panel's document request, suggests court" -- Record | Ledger | NYTimes |
• "New PA issue arises: NJT got $1 lease while Samson's client"
• "Attorney for panel receives uncensored Wildstein documents"
• "Bridge investigation committee member could face subpoena"

Rep. Holt --

• "Holt announces he will not run for re-election" -- Ledger | PolNJ | NYTimes | NJSpot |
• "Former governor's son, longtime state senator may jump in race"

Economic Development:  "East Rutherford considers issuing $524M in bonds for American Dream"
Honeywell Suit:  "Residents say fix was in on Christie-backed redevelopment plan"
Medicaid:  "Expert: Rules prevent poor women from getting sterilized"
Minimum Wage:  "Raising wage would fight poverty, cost jobs, report says"
Port Authority:  "Amid scandal, PA to adopte budget, capital plan"
Public Schools:  "Poll: Americans support increasing Internet access for public schools"
Red Light Cams:  "Red light cams go dark in Brick, assemblyman celebrates with banner"
Sports Betting:  "Christie and legislature appeal sports betting case to SCOTUS"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes petitions for June Primary now available; remembers Pepsi Charles. Olddoc takes looks into AVA signups and penalties. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View notes documentary on Indira Bailey's time in Morocco to be shown at Drake House Sunday. At Jackie's TV Blog, Tha Survivor: Cagayan blog pool is OPEN.
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