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>N.J. school choice program expects over 3K students next year

>N.J. school choice program expects over 3K students next year


The state Department of Education is projecting that under the school choice program, 3,356 students will be enrolled in 73 school district outside the one where they reside in the 2012-13 school year, a number that has tripled over the past three years.

To support what he sees as the continued growth of the program, Gov. Christie has allotted an additional $14.2 million for the Interdistrict School Choice program in the proposed 2012-13 state budget, part of a $212.5 million increase in K-12 state aid and a total of $7.8 billion in K-12 formula aid.  (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)

https://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/nj-school-choice-program-expects-over-3k-students-next-year
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>NJ Democrats continue to pursue economy crippling cap-and-trade bill

>NJ Democrats continue to pursue economy crippling cap-and-trade bill


Nearly a year after Gov. Chris Christie announced he was pulling New Jersey out of a 10-state anti-pollution pact, Democratic lawmakers are still pushing to rejoin it.

Calling the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative a failure, Christie said he wouldn’t let the state participate. Months later, he vetoed a Democratic bill that would have forced him to stay in RGGI.

The bill up for consideration Thursday in the Senate is considered largely symbolic, since Christie’s expected to veto it.  (Associated Press)

https://www.courierpostonline.com/usatoday/article/38804959?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|State|s
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>N.J. governments may need 20% of service cuts, report says

>N.J. governments may need 20% of service cuts, report says


New Jersey’s state and local governments may need to cut services by 20 percent to close growing budget deficits over the next five years, a panel that includes former top-level officials said in a report.
The state will confront a gap between revenue and spending of as much as $8.1 billion by 2017, while towns and cities may face collective shortfalls as great as $2.8 billion, said the group, which was convened by the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers. Counties’ deficits may be as much as $1.1 billion while schools’ gaps may reach nearly $1 billion, the group said.  (Dopp, Bloomberg)

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-14/n-j-governments-may-face-20-services-cut-report-says.html
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>Donovan says home rule is costing Bergen too much

>Donovan says home rule is costing Bergen too much

WEDNESDAY MARCH 14, 2012, 9:13 PM
BY JOHN C. ENSSLIN AND JAMES QUIRK
STAFF WRITERS
THE RECORD

Bergen County’s tradition of home rule is costing taxpayers far too much money, County Executive Kathleen Donovan said Wednesday in championing an effort to consolidate services and share costs among its 70 municipalities.

“Why do we have so many freaking levels of government?” she asked during a 90-minute interview with The Record editorial board. “I’ve been in government a long time, and it makes no sense to me.”

On the eve of her annual state of the county address, Donovan said she will press this year to continue to reduce costs through such programs as the county emergency dispatch system and bulk purchases. As an example, she cited an agreement reached late last year to have the Bergen County police patrol the northern part of Teterboro.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/Donovan_says_home_rule_is_costing_Bergen_too_much.html

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>New Jersey stalls in efforts to offer online access to State Spending data

>New Jersey stalls in efforts to offer online access to State Spending data


New Jersey ranks in the middle among the states in providing online access to government spending data, according to an annual report issued Wednesday by the Public Interest Research Group.

New Jersey got a C-plus, one of 14 “emerging states” to be assigned C-range grades. Twenty-two states got higher scores than New Jersey’s 78, including seven with high enough scores to get A or A-minus grades.  (Symons, Gannett)

https://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20120315/NEWS02/303150022/Group-New-Jersey-stalls-efforts-offer-online-access-data?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|State
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>Death by a thousand cuts: The crisis in government services

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Death by a thousand cuts: The crisis in government services

Despite major savings from last year’s pension and health benefits overhaul, New Jersey’s state, county, and municipal governments and school districts will be taking in $13 billion less than they need to maintain services at current levels five years from now, according to a study by a blue-ribbon panel of former state officials and foundation leaders conducted for the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers.  (Magyar, NJ Spotlight)

https://www.njspotlight.com/stories/12/0315/0129/
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>Tri-Boro shuttle service officially unveiled

>Tri-Boro shuttle service officially unveiled

WEDNESDAY MARCH 14, 2012, 5:04 PM
BY STEPHANIE SCHWARTZ
STAFF WRITER
PASCACK VALLEY COMMUNITY LIFE

On March 13, local officials officially unveiled the Tri-Boro shuttle, a free bus service that ferries commuters from the Ridgewood Train Station to several corporations in Montvale, Woodcliff Lake and Park Ridge.

Between pickups, which include a lunchtime route, the bus will be used to help seniors and the disabled. They can call 201-368-5955, which is printed on the side of the bus, for assistance.

Standing in front of one of the new buses delivered by the county, officials emphasized the service’s flexibility, saying they hoped to expand the two-bus, 16-passenger fleet if the need is there.

“I think it’s a home run,” said Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/142682055_Tri-Boro_shuttle_service_officially_unveiled.html

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>Garrett Speaks to Ridgewood Rotary Club

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scott garrett theridgewoodblog.net

Garrett Speaks to Ridgewood Rotary Club

(RIDGEWOOD-NJ )– Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-05) spoke with the Ridgewood Rotary Club on Tuesday at the Old Paramus Reformed Church in Ridgewood about his work in Washington, DC.

“I want to thank the Ridgewood Rotary Club for inviting me to discuss the issues facing our country and a number of legislative initiatives I am working on in Congress,” said Garrett after speaking to the Rotary Club. “Their pursuit of service to the community is an example of the generous hearts we New Jerseyans pride ourselves in.”

The Rotary Club of Ridgewood AM
The Ridgewood A.M. Rotary Club is a local community service organization of 62 men and women in the Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, Glen Rock and surrounding communities. We come from a diverse range of professions and share the goal of making a difference in our communities and the world.

Our club is part of Rotary International, the world’s first service organization, with 1.2 million members in 200 countries. Rotary International helped establish the United Nations, is the driving force behind eradicating polio worldwide and gives more college scholarships than any other organization.

Since the Ridgewood A.M. Rotary Club was founded in 1987, we have raised and disbursed nearly $1 million to local, national and international causes, including:

Local high school scholarships
Local health and human services agencies
Aid to the hungry and homeless
Student service and leadership clubs at local schools
Project Hope, Haiti’s largest orphanage
Gift of Life program that helps needy children from overseas receive life-saving heart surgery in the U.S.
To learn more about us, join us for our lively breakfast meetings: Thursdays at 7:30 Sharp to 8:30 a.m. at Osteria La Fiamma, 119 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood.

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>Out of ‘hobby’ class, drones lifting off for personal, commercial use

>Out of ‘hobby’ class, drones lifting off for personal, commercial use
By Patrick Hruby-The Washington Times Wednesday, March 14, 2011

Jordi Munoz had no training. Scant schooling. Little money. He also had a video-game console and nothing else to do.

So he built his own drone.

A Mexican native, Mr. Munoz married an American citizen and moved to Riverside,Calif., in 2007. While waiting for his green card, the 21-year-old was marooned in his apartment, unable to work, attend school or obtain a driver’s license.

On the other hand, he had an Internet connection. A Nintendo Wii. A radio-controlled toy helicopter his mother had given him to help kill time.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/mar/14/out-of-hobby-class-drones-lifting-off-for-personal/

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>Highway bill would send $1.5 billion in funding to New Jersey

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Highway bill would send $1.5 billion in funding to New Jersey

New Jersey would get the highest public transportation funding ever — $519 million per year — under the federal highway bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday.

People who take public transportation to work and seniors also would benefit from the bill.
But New Jersey would get less money for road projects than in 2011. New Jersey would get $988 million, which is a 4.6 percent decrease from the $1.04 billion it received last year. Overall, New Jersey would get $1.5 billion for transportation needs.  (Herman, Gannett)

https://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20120315/NEWS02/303150016/Highway-bill-would-send-1-5-billion-funding-New-Jersey?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|State
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>‘No Knock’ List Would Keep Away Solicitors

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‘No Knock’ List Would Keep Away Solicitors
March 14, 2012 11:21 AM

ROYAL OAK (WWJ) – After the murder of an 80-year-old woman in her home last fall, the City of Royal Oak is looking into possibly adopting a so-called community “no knock” list in an attempt to tighten the limits on door-to-door solicitors.

WWJ Newsradio 950 spoke with Royal Oak City Attorney Dave Gillam.

“A homeowner would have the ability to have their name and address put on that list. And, essentially, that would make it illegal or unlawful for a solicitor to approach someone at that address for commercial purposes,” Gilliam said.

Nancy Dailey was murdered in her house on November 20, allegedly by two parolees who authorities said did lawn work for her prior to the murder.

https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/03/14/no-knock-list-would-keep-away-solicitors/

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>An Evening For All Patriotic Americans

>An Evening For All Patriotic Americans
SueT
3:54 PM

Evnings come and evenings go, but Tuesday March  13, 2012 in Wyckoff, NJ was a special one, indeed. The  souls of the departed at Gettysburg  could well have been in attendance.

You could have heard a pin drop as, Trevor Loudon, of internatioonal politcal fame, lecturer and author confidently outlined a historical scenario which could rival all but those who have already left their marks on the pages of history.

Sitting in rapt attention were your neighbors and mine hanging on every word and phrase, as Mr. Loudon wove a tapestry of modern events into a wall hanging of awsome significance, fact by fact, and happening by happening until  all wondered, ” How can he remember all those names, dates and events?” This was accomplished with but one small written quote, in a presentation of one hour and a half! If we had been a chosen jury, we could not have helped but  buy into his case for political contrivances under a cloak of constitutionality. Yes Mother, indeed there is a plot a foot!

We drove verbally through all the years of Barack Obama’s life, from his childhood until present day, clearly touching on all those who influenced his life intellectually, philosophically, sociologically and politically, thereby molding the man we now call our president. I am sure many of you remeber the old expression, ” You are judged by the company you keep!’ That says it all!

Therefore, I am truly sorry that we could not fill a stadium for this event. In turn , I highly recommend buying his latest book titled, ” Barack Obama and the Enemies Within.”  This is a true story that needs to be told to all freedom loving Americans, regardless of political party or level of education.  

Thank you West Bergen Tea Party for sponsoring this event and ” Thank You” Trevor Loudon for your fact filled history lesson which we shall never forget.

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>Major US Airport To Evict TSA Screeners

>Major US Airport To Evict TSA Screeners
Orlando Sanford International could prompt stampede of other opt-outs
Paul Joseph Watson
Infowars.com
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

One of America’s busiest airports, Orlando Sanford International, has announced it will opt out of using TSA workers to screen passengers, a move which threatens the highly unpopular federal agency’s role in other airports across the nation.

“The president of the airport said Tuesday that he would apply again to use private operators to screen passengers, using federal standards and oversight,” reports the Miami Herald.

With Sanford International having originally been prevented by the TSA from opting out back in November 2010 when the federal agency froze the ability for airports to use their own private screeners, a law passed by the Senate last month forces the TSA to reconsider applications.

https://www.infowars.com/major-us-airport-to-evict-tsa-screeners/

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>Encyclopaedia Britannica To End Print Editions

>Encyclopaedia Britannica To End Print Editions
March 13, 2012 9:07 PM

CHICAGO (AP) – Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. said Tuesday that it will stop publishing print editions of its flagship encyclopedia for the first time since the sets were originally published more than 200 years ago.

The book-form of Encyclopaedia Britannica has been in print since it was first published in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1768. It will stop being available when the current stock runs out, the company said. The  Chicago-based company will continue to offer digital versions of the encyclopedia.

Officials said the end of the printed, 32-volume set has been foreseen for some time.

“This has nothing to do with Wikipedia or Google,” Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. President Jorge Cauz said. “This has to do with the fact that now Britannica sells its digital products to a large number of people.”

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/03/13/encyclopaedia-britannica-to-end-print-editions/

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>Bergen C-PAC Endorses Ridgewood Attorney John Ginty and Margaret ” Peg” Watkins former mayor of River Edge for Bergen County Republican Freeholder

>Bergen C-PAC Endorses Ridgewood Attorney John Ginty  and Margaret ” Peg” Watkins former mayor of River Edge for Bergen County Republican Freeholder
Posted on March 13, 2012, 9:00 AM,
https://conservativenewjersey.com/bergen-c-pac-endorsements-for-bergen-county-republican-freeholder

Conservative PAC on behalf of the trustees and dues paying members of Bergen C PAC announced the endorsement of John Ginty and Margaret ” Peg” Watkins for freeholder in the upcoming Bergen County Republican Organization Convention on March 15.

“With an impressive background in the military and as an attorney, John Ginty has been a thoroughbred conservative for years and is extraordinarily qualified to articulate and implement conservative philosophy that is greatly needed in Bergen County governance,” said  Paul Duggan, one of the Bergen C Pac founders

Margaret “Peg” Watkins, the former mayor of River Edge, brings years of integrity, experience and loyalty to the party base, and will add a much needed gravitas to the party image that has been lacking of late, added Duggan.

Frederick Goetz, a councilman from  Washington Township did not respond to Bergen C PAC’s  invitation.

“One of the prerequisites for running as a candidate on a county level is the willingness to communicate your desire to hold this office,” said Duggan.

Although Freeholder Hermansen did attend the C-PAC  forum, ”we have serious issues regarding the freeholder’s voting record on the disastrous pay to play issue and, his associations with the liberal group Bergen GrassRoots. Hermansen’s advocacy for a liberal position that stifles free speech through campaign donations is detrimental to our party.”

In addition, “Hermansen’s votes to appoint prominent liberal Democrats to various positions within the Bergen County government, in particular his vote to approve the ultra liberal union lawyer Robert Garrison to the Bergen County Improvement Authority.”

“Bergen C-PAC believes that all elected Bergen County Republican officials must stand for Republican values and represent the interests of the grassroots. To our great dismay, a handful of elected officials have even allowed the liberal Bergen Grassroots and Bergen Record to define and derail the Republican agenda, even giving way to articles in the Record detailing private meetings and petty disputes within our party. That must be stopped!,” added Duggan.

“The only way to change this deplorable situation within the BCRO is to nominate John Ginty and Margaret “Peg” Watkins.

“These are seasoned, serious, wise, and loyal Republicans whom we can trust.  By nominating Ginty and  Watkins Unity Ticket,  Republicans  will have their voices heard in One Bergen Plaza again,” said  Duggan.

https://conservativenewjersey.com/bergen-c-pac-endorsements-for-bergen-county-republican-freeholder