David Matthau
New Poll Finds Chris Christie Is Still Very Popular With NJ Residents
Governor Christie’s job rating has slipped slightly with Jersey residents, but it’s still quite strong.
Two NJ Towns Pressure Residents To Let Them Boost Property Taxes [POLL]
Two Garden State towns are holding special elections today to ask voters to allow local officials to raise property taxes more than the 2 percent state cap that’s in effect, to be able to pay for essential services like trash collection.
Atlantic City Losing Millions From Casino Tax Appeals [AUDIO]
In these tough economic times, many casinos in Atlantic City are filing tax appeals and recouping millions of dollars.
With Little Rain For Months, NJ Faces A Drought Scenario [AUDIO]
New Jersey got near record amounts of rainfall last year with hurricane Irene and several other major storms, but 2012 has been a totally different story.
Should You Be Forced To Pay A "User Fee" For Emergency Services? [POLL]
If a fire breaks out at your home or business, how would you feel about paying a “user fee” to have the local fire department or EMT squad respond to the emergency?
Is High Unemployment The "New Normal?"
The economy is getting better, the stock market is moving higher, and consumer confidence is growing, but the national unemployment rate is stuck above 8 percent, and the jobless rate in Jersey remains at 9 percent. So what’s going on here?
Wildfire Danger Increases Across The Garden State [AUDIO]
Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in the Pinelands, that has already charred a thousand acres and another blaze near McGuire-Fort Dix in Lakehurst.
More Forest Fires In The Pinelands [VIDEO]
There are indications the massive forest fire in the Pineland could have been set intentionally according to New Jersey Acting Fire Warden Michael Drake.
Gloucester Police Officer Busted For Prescription Painkillers [AUDIO]
A South Jersey community is in shock after the arrest of a local police officer on charges that he bought controlled dangerous substances from a confidential police informant.
NJ Residents May Keep Quiet About Crime Because They’re Nervous [AUDIO]
We’ve been telling you this week how law enforcement officials have been urging Jersey residents to call local police if they suspect gang activity is taking place in their communities – similar to the “if you see something, say something” campaign that’s been run by Homeland Security officials.
New Push To Help Unemployed Veterans In NJ Find Work [AUDIO]
The Christie administration has launched “Operation Hire a Jersey Hero,” a program that’s focused on promoting job opportunities for veterans by connecting employers with state resources to support the hiring of veterans.
What Should You Do About Gang Activity In Your Town? [AUDIO]
Yesterday we brought you the story about gang activity increasing in all parts of the Garden state – so if you think gangs are in your town – what should you do?