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My central jersey - most agree state headed in right direction

In the News • Posted on March 16, 2012

More than half of New Jersey voters say the state is headed in the right direction, according to results of a new poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University, which had never measured such a majority in a decade of polling.

“This poll is just the latest in a series of signs clearly demonstrating that the New Jersey comeback is a reality and that the people of New Jersey know it,” said Douglass Mayer, spokesman for the New Jersey Republican State Committee, using the phrase Gov. Chris Christie built his State of the State address around in January.

Phillyburbs.com - Christie leaves nothing unsaid

In the News • Posted on March 16, 2012

Christie set ground rules, including this: “If this is the day that you decide you want to impress your friends on television, if this is the day you decide you want to take the governor of New Jersey out for a walk, I will give you the rule I give in New Jersey: You give it, you’re getting it back.”

A politician makes good on his promise. Shocking.

Christie is known nationally for his pugnaciousness with the public. Why does he do it? Is it schtick? No, it’s real. In other unreported news, Christie explained why. It’s enlightening and poignant and worthy of retelling here.

Washington Post - Tourists spent $38 billion in New Jersey in 2011, up 7 percent from the year before

In the News • Posted on March 16, 2012

Tourism was a $38 billion industry in New Jersey in 2011, a 7 percent increase from the year before, and a sign that a cornerstone of the state’s economy is regaining its momentum.

Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno released the figures Thursday at a state tourism conference at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City, which is completing a $150 million top-to-bottom renovation.

About 80 million visitors came to New Jersey last year, a 14.6-percent increase from 2010.

Bloomberg Businessweek - Christie Pitches New Jersey Budget, Tax Cuts

In the News • Posted on March 9, 2012

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is urging residents to press lawmakers for approval of his 10 percent income-tax cut in a radio-advertising campaign paid for by the Republican State Committee.

Christie, in the one-minute ad set to begin airing today, says failure to enact his $32.1 billion budget would imperil what he calls the “New Jersey comeback.” At one point, he reads the telephone number for Assembly Democratic staff offices in Trenton and asks residents to call them directly.

NJ.com - Tax Cut is a Victory for Christie

In the News • Posted on March 9, 2012

Governor Christie captured the attention of employers from coast to coast when he proposed a 10 percent across-the-board income tax reduction. The New Jersey governor is bucking a trend by proposing lower income taxes, while governors in Connecticut, New York and Illinois recently raised taxes — and the California governor is considering a hike.

"Now is the time to double down," Governor Christie said. "Now is the time to put the foot down harder on the accelerator and make New Jersey greatness a reality again."

NJ.com - Tax Cut is a Victory for Christie

In the News • Posted on March 9, 2012

“Obviously, I think everyone should get tax relief and Sweeney says cap it at $250,000,” Christie replied. “There’s a boulevard between us there. Let’s see if we can get the car on the boulevard and head down the road.”

New Jersey 101.5 – Chris Christie’s Education Reforms Get Big Backing in New Poll

In the News • Posted on March 9, 2012

Even since before taking office and definitely since he’s been Governor, Chris Christie’s favorite punching bag has been the New Jersey Education Association although he is quick to praise good teachers.

A new Quinnipiac University poll today shows Garden State voters think Christie should stay the course on both fronts.

New Jersey voters approve 50 – 43 percent of the way Christie is handling education.