New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will reveal his budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday in midst of political troubles related to the Bridgegate scandal.
The September traffic jam at a major bridge in Fort Lee, N.J., allegedly an act of political retaliation, may serve as a political distraction. As Christie’s standing in national polls has fallen since the scandal, he could aim to achieve bold tax cuts in order to bolster public support. It is unclear how Christie will balance these political challenges with his January proposals for pension reform and lengthening the mandated school day, Reuters reported.
Christie additionally faces significant economic challenges in the coming fiscal year, as New Jersey must allocate $2.3 billion to its underfunded pension system. The state is also projected to receive $400 million less in revenue than previously projected for the current fiscal year. New Jersey was ranked last among states for financial stability according to a new study by Georgia State University's Sarah Arnett.
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Trump names Will Scharf ’08 as White House staff secretary
Vivien WongOn Nov. 16, President-elect Donald Trump named Will Scharf ’08, one of his personal attorneys, as White House staff secretary. During his time at Princeton, Scharf was involved with the Center for Jewish Life and Chabad, served as president of Charter Club and the Interclub Council, and made an unsuccessful bid for USG president.
On Nov. 16, President-elect Donald Trump named Will Scharf ’08, one of his personal attorneys, as White House staff secretary. During his time at Princeton, Scharf was involved with the Center for Jewish Life and Chabad, served as president of Charter Club and the Interclub Council, and made an unsuccessful bid for USG president.
N.J. wildfires spike after prolonged dry period, Princeton experts explain
Achilleas KoukasNew Jersey has seen a sharp uptick in wildfires in recent months, as well as rising temperatures and drier air. The ‘Prince’ spoke to climate scientists and students on campus to understand what is behind these changes.
New Jersey has seen a sharp uptick in wildfires in recent months, as well as rising temperatures and drier air. The ‘Prince’ spoke to climate scientists and students on campus to understand what is behind these changes.
USG presidential candidates on protest, relationship with administration
Annie RupertusCurrent USG Social Chair Enzo Kho ’26 and current USG Treasurer Uma Fox ’26 are squaring off in the USG president election this week. While Kho and Fox share broad similarities in their policy stances, nuances lie in their approaches to USG’s relationship with the administration and solutions to issues of free expression on campus.
Current USG Social Chair Enzo Kho ’26 and current USG Treasurer Uma Fox ’26 are squaring off in the USG president election this week. While Kho and Fox share broad similarities in their policy stances, nuances lie in their approaches to USG’s relationship with the administration and solutions to issues of free expression on campus.
