Diner Politics

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An opinionated look at the ridiculous political happenings in the great Garden State. (Author: Colin Weir)
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Recent episodes from Diner Politics

  • Published: Apr 30, 08
    This week…An update on the state parks situation. And don’t forget there’s a state-wide protest coming up at the end of May.Small towns may have to pay up or risk losing State Police patrols. And oh yeah, small towns are also losing state aid in the upcoming budget.Public college and university funding is, shockingly, reduced [...]
     
  • Published: Apr 23, 08
    This week…First off, the missing mp3 file for episode 2 has finally made its reappearance. Everyone who was on the edge of your seat wondering where it was can now listen to it.Backing down once again from his budget plans, Governor Corzine now says plans to remove the agriculture department and close state parks will [...]
     
  • Published: Apr 16, 08
    This week…Our not so green Governor wants to close state parks, and the former mayor of Glen Ridge (and champion for planet Pluto) wants him out.Download and leave comments, and make sure to get your notarized petitions in to Recall Corzine Now.Episode 4
     
  • Published: Apr 9, 08
    This week on Diner Politics, the budget edition…The possibility of tolls on Interstates 78 and 80, and why the DOT can’t stop building.15 million will get you 5.17 billion… in contracts.Tensions run high between Corzine and the legislators as the July 1 budget deadline approaches.A shocking story of “flagrant political corruption” in Trenton.And a nonexistent [...]
     
  • Published: Apr 2, 08
    This week…Operation Bid Rig swallows yet another public official.An investigation into the firm contracted to work on the toll plan, alleging they bid higher and were considered inferior.Taking the “Garden” out of “Garden State”People making more than $250,000 in a state-run healthcare plan for low-income families.And a sign from the heavens in Paulsboro.Episode 2
     
  • Published: Mar 26, 08
    More politicans than ever are double dipping, despite new legislation. And why does Codey not care?$300 million less is expected in tax revenue for the state, and small towns might be on the chopping block.Plus the soap opera of the McGreevey divorce.Episode 1