An article on The Washington Post recently published a map of “Who Loves and Hates America: A revealing map of global opinion toward the U.S.,” which broke down various countries approval rating of America.
Politics
New Jersey State Legislature Promotes Town Mergers, Could West Long Branch Be Next?
New Jersey’s municipalities are facing pressure to consolidate as the state legislature seeks to rekindle the argument in favor of town mergers. In November 2011, the Township of Princeton and the Borough of Princeton headlined the movement towards NJ town mergers by joining to create Princeton Township.
Westboro Baptist Church Founder Fred Phelps Dies
Family Members Refused to Hold Funeral for Fear of Picketers
Fred Phelps leader and founder of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 84.
NJ Anti-Smoking Bill Looks to Ban Smoking on Public Beaches and Parks Across the State
NJ Bill A1080 passed the Assembly and would prohibit smoking on public beaches and in public parks. This bill would be an extension of the “New Jersey Smoke Free Air Act” and would go into effect 180 days after its enactment.
Asbury Park Beach Replenishment Program is Doing More Harm than Good
Major backlash has come from the environmental damages and dangers created from the Jersey Shore replenishment plan founded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
NJ State Senator Introduces Recreational Marijuana Bill
NJ state Sen. Nicholas Scutori recently introduced a bill that would legalize the sale as well as possession of marijuana for recreational use and allow people to grow there own.
NJ’s Most Expensive Budget Plan Unvield for 2014-2015 Fiscal Year
Major Costs Include: State Workers’ Pensions and $159 Million Set Aside for Higher Education Expenses
NJ Gov. Chris Christie proposed a $34.4 billion budget, the state’s most expensive budget ever, on Feb. 24.
New Bill Could Provide $100 Textbook Relief
NJ bill, A1823, which could provide a tax credit to college students for textbook purchases, has been proposed with the intention of encouraging taxpayers and their dependents to choose NJ educational institutions over out-of-state schools.
Is This Search or Seizure Legal?
United States Supreme Court Rules on Two Cases This Year That Could Impact Students
The United States Supreme Court recently ruled on two search and seizure cases that involved searching an individual to avoid evidence destruction and house searches that could affect college students.
A Conversation About Unrest in Ukraine with Dr. Charles Cotton
Dr. Charles Cotton, an adjunct political science professor, sat down with me to explain and discuss the current situation happening in Ukraine.