John Reitmeyer

Republican mayor of Spotswood endorses Buono

blog.northjersey.com — The Record's writers in Trenton and D.C. take on N.J. politics Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Barbara Buono accepted the endorsement of Spotwood's Republican mayor this morning during an event at the Spotswood Diner.

NJ non-partisan group: Key part of Christie tax-credit plan could be unconstitutional

northjersey.com — A legal opinion from the non-partisan Office of Legislative Services says a key component of Governor Christie's tax-credit proposal "would be found unconstitutional" if challenged in court. The opinion Thursday comes as lawmakers are trying to figure out what to do with Christie's proposed $32.9 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1 after learning this week that the administration says tax revenues will be lower than expected.

Would 2011 Christie agree with 2013 Christie?

blog.northjersey.com — Governor Christie on Wednesday again pushed for a new $100 tax credit, using an event in Belmar to send a new message to lawmakers who questioned the wisdom of any tax policy changes after learning about lowered revenue forecasts earlier this week.

A difficult trip home to Oklahoma: Record reporter surveys tornado devastation

northjersey.com — MOORE, Okla. - I know this path, the one the tornado took. I know this town. Walking through the remains of people's flattened homes on Wednesday, tracing the indiscriminate path of destruction that connects my childhood home and a demolished school gymnasium nearly a mile away, I rediscovered some old truths about the people of Moore, a suburb of about 50,000 just south of Oklahoma City.

Would 2011 Christie agree with 2013 Christie?

blog.northjersey.com — Governor Christie on Wednesday again pushed for a new $100 tax credit, using an event in Belmar to send a new message to lawmakers who questioned the wisdom of any tax policy changes after learning about lowered revenue forecasts earlier this week.

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politickernj.com — BELMAR - Despite news from the state's Treasurer that the administration had to again slash spending in light of recent revenue numbers, Gov. Chris Christie says he will continue to advocate for a tax cut. The governor says he remains committed to the idea that the Legislature should send him a tax cut proposal with the upcoming budget.

Jackson: Politics of disaster aid complex after Sandy

northjersey.com — Rescue crews had not finished searching the Oklahoma wreckage for tornado survivors before members of Congress started to chew over the political implications of another disaster-aid bill. Fresh on the minds of many on Tuesday was the partisan battle over the $60 billion package adopted in January, primarily for Superstorm Sandy relief, and the opposition from most of the all-Republican delegation from Oklahoma.

Assembly Budget Committee discussion keys on confidence in revenue estimates

blog.northjersey.com — After learning more about a second markdown of Governor Christie's budget forecast since February, Democrats on the Assembly Budget Committee today focused on how much they can trust the projections the governor has for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.

State rejects union protest of lottery privatization, allowing contract to move forward

blog.northjersey.com — The Record's writers in Trenton and D.C. take on N.J. politics New Jersey rejected a union's protest of a contract privatizing part of the state lottery, officials announced today. The decision removes the final barrier that had prevented Northstar New Jersey - the joint venture trying to operate the lottery - from signing a 15-year contract with the state.