TRENTON — The state’s takeover of Jersey City Public Schools is coming to an end nearly 30 years after the city’s school district was deemed a “total educational failure.” The state Board of Education on Wednesday voted to grant the Read More
VIDEO: Chris Brown talks Election 2017, Guadagno vs. Ciattarelli and the A.C. Takeover
Since we last checked in with Asm. Chris Brown (R-2), Save Jerseyans? The Jersey Shore Assemblyman survived a historic money attack from outside 3rd party groups to finish first in the 2015 legislative contest. Now he’s expected to run for Read More
The time Donald Trump argued a state takeover would not make Atlantic City great again
TRENTON — If Atlantic City officials are searching for more assistance in their fight against a state takeover, maybe they should ask President-elect Donald Trump. After all, Trump spoke out against the threat of a similar scenario in the city Read More
Christie is given approval for immediate state takeover of Atlantic City
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie’s administration on Wednesday was granted the authority to immediately seize control of financially distressed Atlantic City. The state Local Finance Board voted 5-0 to approve a five-year state takeover of the local government in the Read More
Christie rejects A.C. plan, paves way for likely state takeover
Was this the plan all along, Save Jerseyans? Some observers would say ‘absolutely,’ but on Tuesday afternoon, the Christie Administration surprised no one when it announced that its intention to reject Atlantic City’s proposed five-year financial plan. There was no immediate Read More
Clock Winds Down On Atlantic City’s Efforts to Deliver Five-Year Plan
Credit: NJTV News Online Only two-and-a-half weeks away from a November 3 deadline to come up with a five-year plan to shore up its finances and avoid a state takeover, Atlantic City and its representatives are still struggling to meet Read More
Christie: Enacted A.C. takeover package begins “final countdown”
By The Staff | The Save Jersey Blog 73 days of Game of Thrones Jersey are over for now, Save Jerseyans, as Governor Chris Christie signed what his office is describing as a “pro-taxpayer” Atlantic City legislation. “For Atlantic City officials, the Read More
Guest Op-Ed: Legislative Inaction on Major Reforms Makes Problems in Atlantic City Worse
By Robert Auth If the Democrats don’t get their act together, Atlantic City will become the first municipality in New Jersey since the Great Depression to miss a debt payment or go bankrupt. And troubles in Atlantic City reflect many problems Read More
Sanders takes on Trump in A.C.
By The Staff | The Save Jersey Blog “Oh, you know Donald Trump?” Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders sarcastically asked a booing Atlantic City crowd on Monday, Save Jerseyans, in a rally held ahead of the state’s June 7th primary and Read More
