>Chris Christie job growth plan draft accepted by NJ planners
Gov. Chris Christie’s blueprint for New Jersey economic and building growth picked up steam Monday when state planners accepted his administration’s draft State Strategic Job Growth Plan, though critics panned the document for what they said were weak protections of the state’s natural resources.
The action taken at the meeting of the State Planning Commission is part of a lengthy process to adopt a final plan.
The Republican governor rolled out the draft plan Oct. 19, saying it was a sorely needed update on the 2001 state plan. Similar documents have been drawn up dating back 25 years. (Jordan, Gannett)