A forceful entry by Christie, and a sober exit by Corzine

By David M. Halbfinger, The New York Times

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — In a vivid contrast of their styles and standing, a soft-spoken Gov. Jon S. Corzine delivered a choked-up goodbye here Thursday while Governor-elect Christopher J. Christie vowed to "force change" on New Jersey even if it meant dragging his adversaries to the table.
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Governors don't call this home

By David M. Halbfinger, The New York Times

It is a 20-room Greek Revival mansion, with Italian gardens, a music room and a wood-paneled library. But no one seems to want to live in Drumthwacket, the governor's residence in Princeton Township, N.J.
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Dem leader -- Economy trumps gay marriage

By Staff Reports, The Star-Ledger (Newark)

Following a dust-up over gay marriage in which he said he was taken out of context, Senate Majority Leader Stephen Sweeney said it would be irresponsible for Democrats to bring a bill to vote if they are not sure it will pass. Read More

Christie lays down his law for state

By Staff Reports, The Star-Ledger (Newark)

In his first major speech since Election Day, Gov.-elect Chris Christie told local officials yesterday they better step up and become part of the solution, or he would become their problem. Read More

Corzine urges N.J.'s local leaders to share more services

By John Reitmeyer, The Record of Bergen County

Governor Corzine made his parting plea to a ballroom full of mayors and other local elected officials: Confront the redundancies inherent in the 566 different municipal governments. Read More

Essex Democrat is on track as next Assembly speaker

By Chris Megerian and Josh Margolin, The Star-Ledger (Newark)

Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver now has a clear path to become speaker of the lower house, after her only remaining competition for the post, Assembly Majority Leader Bonnie Watson Coleman, dropped out of contention yesterday. Read More

Colleges spot chance to fight sexual assault

By Staff Reports, The Star-Ledger (Newark)

On college campuses across the state, students mix in dormitories and mingle at parties, but experts say they remain dangerously shy about confronting the warning signs of sexual assault. Read More

Weekly wrap: Forecasting revenue is a lot like predicting the weather these days

By Stephen C. Fehr, Stateline.org Staff Writer

Indiana is mulling changes to how it estimates monthly revenues, while several states are considering mergers and consolidations of government agencies, universities, school districts and more to save money. Read More

Corzine warns Christie on 'unenviable' budget choices

By Cynthia Burton, The Philadelphia Inquirer

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Gov. Corzine's voice wavered as he choked out the words: "From the bottom of my heart, serving you as a U.S. senator and as governor have been the highest points of my life." Read More

Gov. Jon Corzine (D)
Elected: November 2005
Term expires: January 2010

	State capital: Trenton
	State nickname: The Garden State
	Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells (D)
	Attorney General: Anne Milgram (D)
	Senate President: Richard J. Codey (D)
	Assembly Speaker: Joseph J. Roberts Jr. (D)

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A forceful entry by Christie, and a sober exit by Corzine

Governors don't call this home