New Jersey Round Up
Gov Christie calls S-L columnist thin-skinned for inquiring about his 'confrontational tone'
Christie Suspends Property Tax Rebates

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is preparing to introduce a budget that suspends property tax rebates, cuts more than $1 billion in aid to schools and towns and skips a $3 billion contribution to the state pension system, legislative leaders said Sunday... Read More

FLASHBACK - Christie Attacks Lonegan Over Property Tax Rebates

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Lonegan Weighs in on the Christie Budget
ByPaul Mulshine / The Star Ledger

Last year when Lonegan was running in the GOP primary against Christie, Lonegan told the truth and said property-tax rebates had to be eliminated. Christie lied and said he'd keep the rebates. Not only that, but he sent out mailers scaring senior citizens and other voters into voting against Steve for that exact reason. Read More

Gov. Chris Christie Signs $29.4B N.J. Budget
By Claire Heininger and Lisa Fleisher/Statehouse Bureau Staff

Gov. Chris Christie signed his first state budget into law this afternoon, saying the "pain" it imposes through sweeping cuts will pay off in the long run for New Jersey's finances. Read More

Gov. Chris Christie Says 2.5 Percent Tax Cap Will Push Towns to Run More Efficiently
Lisa Fleisher/Statehouse Bureau

Gov. Chris Christie today said there will be “bumps and bruises” while implementing his proposed 2.5 percent property tax cap, but it would be worth it if the plan puts a lid on property taxes that politicians can’t pry off. Read more

Little's Win - Big Change for the Republicans
Paul Mulshine/The Star Ledger  

"Everybody is calling it Obamacare, but we’re calling it Pallonecare," said Little, who said she intends to campaign on the issue this fall. Pallone is unlikely to object. He boasts of his role in crafting the plan. All indications are that he expects to ride it to re-election to what has been a safe Democratic seat for years. All the energy is on the right these days. Read more

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