Kevin McArdle
We’re Confident In Our Casino Revenue Estimates Says State Treasurer [AUDIO]
The lead budget analyst with the non-partisan Office of Legislative Services (OLS), research arm of the legislature predicts casino revenues will increase by $20 million in the coming year while Governor Chris Christie’s projects they’ll rise by $40 million.
Giants & Jets Are NY Teams That Happen To Play In NJ, According To Poll [AUDIO]
The Jets are press conference champions after landing former Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow and cashing in on Tebow-Mania.
Chris Christie’s Casino Cash Estimates Too Optimistic, Says Budget Expert [AUDIO]
Atlantic City’s casinos poured almost a quarter billion dollars into the State Budget last year. The more the state rakes in from the casinos the more cash it will have on hand to fund other programs without having to tax you more.
Chris Christie Stands By His Budget Estimates [AUDIO]
Yesterday, the State Senate Budget Committee got the latest state revenue projections. The non-partisan Office of Legislative Services (OLS) briefed the panel during the morning’s session.
"Numbnuts" Is Never Acceptable, Say Most NJ Voters [AUDIO]
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me unless you call me numbnuts. That’s one of the obvious findings in a new Fairleigh Dickinson University-Public Mind poll released this morning.
Train Riders Bill Of Rights Introduced [AUDIO]
At least one state lawmaker firmly believes New Jersey Transit (NJT) rail passengers deserve a better riding experience in every aspect. State Senator Jennifer Beck has introduced, “The Rail Passenger Bill of Rights.”
Tax Cut Talk In Trenton [AUDIO]
Because he and Democrats are now battling over which taxes to cut, not which taxes to increase, Governor Chris Christie’s new mantra is, “We’ve already won the argument.”
Near Record High Gas Prices And Still NJ Drivers Can’t Pump Their Own [POLL]
New Jersey drivers are barred from pumping their own gas even though some say it could save them money. Is it time for the Garden State to re-think its ban?
As of yesterday, statistics show the average price for a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey is a little over $3.64.
"Someone Else" Would Beat U.S. Senator Bob Menendez
Incumbent U.S. Senator Bob Menendez would beat GOP State Senator Joe Kyrillos by double-digits in the election were held today according to the latest Fairleigh Dickinson University-Public Mind poll.
NJ Democrats Must Unify Says Political Expert [AUDIO]
The most recent FDU-Public-Mind poll shows 54% of New Jersey voters approve of the job Republican Governor Chris Christie is doing while 34% disapprove and 12% are mixed or not sure.
Tourism Vital To NJ’s Financial Health [AUDIO]
The annual New Jersey Tourism Conference is underway in Atlantic City this week. Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno is scheduled to deliver the keynote address today.
NJ Taxpayers Would Stop Helping Companies That Outsource Under Bill [AUDIO]
Today, the full Assembly is scheduled to vote on a measure that would require employer notification when relocating call center services to a foreign country, and would bar employers who move these type of operations from benefiting from financial resources from the state.