Day: November 3, 2014

WATCH:Cobb vs. Norcross in NJ 1st District

SOURCE http://6abc.com/politics

By Vernon Odom

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 06:18PM

There\’s an Election Day showdown shaping up in New Jersey where a state lawmaker with a well-known name is going up against a man who\’s very familiar with battles.

Donald Norcross is the brother of a longtime political boss, Gary Cobb is a former Philadelphia Eagle.

New Jersey\’s First Congressional District consists of the major portion of Camden County, a large chunk of Gloucester County, and a tad of Burlington County.

Cobb is the republican nominee. He\’s running as a political reformer and outsider.

\”I don\’t want to be a politician, I want to be a statesman from the standpoint that what is best for the people, not what is best for me,\” Cobb said. read more

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How Your State Ranks When Measured by Unemployment

posted with permission http://dailysignal.com

The U.S. Department of Labor recently released its latest report identifying state-by-state unemployment rates, based on current population data. In 31 states, unemployment rates among workers ages 15 and older declined between August and September 2014. Take a look at the numbers below to see how your state stacks up.

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Former Paterson City Councilman Rigo Rodriguez Acceptsm Lifetime Ban on Holding Public Office or Employment

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that former Paterson City Councilman Rigo Rodriguez and his wife were admitted into the Pre-Trial Intervention program today after agreeing to a lifetime ban on holding public office or employment.

Rigo Rodriguez, 42, of Paterson, and his wife, Lisette Rodriguez, 34, who were indicted earlier this year on election fraud charges, were admitted into the Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTI) by Superior Court Judge Ernest M. Caposela in Passaic County. They must participate in the program for one year. The state agreed not to oppose their admission into the court-administered program after both defendants signed a consent order today in court permanently barring them from holding any public office or public employment in New Jersey. If they successfully complete the PTI program, the criminal charges against them will be dismissed. Deputy Attorneys General Cynthia Vazquez and Cambridge Ryan represented the Division of Criminal Justice Corruption Bureau.

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Vote for Jeffrey Haller, Christina Shaw, and Rachel Pignataro

I would like to introduce 3 candidates running for the Brooklawn School Board positions in this Nov. 4th election. They are, Jeffrey Haller, Christina Shaw, and Rachel Pignataro. I urge you to consider giving them your vote and allow me share my reasons with you.

We are all aware of recent events in Brooklawn regarding our taxes, and cost increases that have affected many of us substantially. Many supported the original plan the current school board proposed but those opinions changed with events that transpired behind the scenes and only came into light to late. Errors were made, answers and information was not expedient, and no real plan for proceeding has been outlined.

In regards to claims of upcoming plans it will surely only get worse and result in incurring even more substantial debt that will be deferred back to the tax payers. This is NOT the way to proceed on this.


I have met with candidates to listen to their ideas and plans to proceed on correcting this situation. After careful consideration of the answers given I am confident that Jeffrey, Christina, and Rachel have the right ideas in mind to proceed with the utmost consideration given to the tax paying residents of Brooklawn while maintaining our school system and our standards.


Remember that your VOTE is your VOICE. If you want positive change on your behalf as a taxpayer, you VOTE for it ! Please consider voting for Jeffrey Haller, Christina Shaw, and Rachel Pignataro for Brooklawn School Board this Nov. 4th.


EARL FOSTER

Lifelong resident of Brooklawn


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NJ Filed 50 Disciplinary Cases Against Doctors, Pharmacists, Pharmacies

press release October 31

NEWARK – The New Jersey Attorney General has filed 50 disciplinary actions seeking to revoke, suspend, or otherwise restrict the practicing authorities of prescribers, pharmacists, or pharmacies, during what is now a 15-month crackdown on practitioners who allegedly put the public at risk through the negligent prescribing or dispensing of opiate painkillers and/or other controlled substances medications.

\”The only way to make progress against opiate abuse is to fight it on multiple fronts at the same time,\” Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said. \”Even as we pursue criminal cases against heroin rings and pill distribution mills, we also must take strong action against prescribers and dispensers who make pills available for abuse. By putting doctors and pharmacists who illegally peddle this mayhem into prison, and/or by revoking or suspending licenses or CDS registrations for non-criminal matters, we are sending a clear message to other practitioners who may be tempted to let greed or negligence corrupt their practice.\”

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Elk Poacher Frank Gordo Buchanan Jr., Sentenced to 18 Months in Jail

GUILTY PLEA IN TROPHY ELK-POACHING CASE 
Bellefonte man sentenced to up to 18 months in jail, more than $20,000 in fines and costs.

A Bellefonte man has been sentenced to spend up to 18 months in jail and pay more than $20,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty Wednesday to poaching three bull elk, one of them among the largest on record in Pennsylvania.

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Left, to right, WCOs Dan Murray, Dave Stewart and Mark Gritzer, and Northcentral Region Law Enforcement Supervisor Rick Macklem pose with the antlers seized in the poaching investigation that has led to charges against three Centre County men. The 10- by 9-point rack at right initially was measured at 432 7/8 inches, based on standards set forth by the Boone & Crockett big-game scoring program. Only two bulls legally harvested in Pennsylvania have scored higher. The rack from the 5-by-7 bull is at left, and the sawed-off antlers from the 4-by-5 can be seen in front of it. Get Image


Frank Gordo Buchanan Jr., 25, pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of unlawful taking of big game, and one count each of unlawful taking of game, unlawful use of a vehicle to take game, and unlawful use of an artificial light to take game. 
As part of the plea agreement accepted by Magisterial District Judge Jerome M. Nevling, of Kylertown, Buchanan will spend three to 18 months in the Clearfield County Jail and pay $9,550 in fines. Additionally, he is responsible for paying $11,500 in replacement costs for the poached elk, two of which are classified as trophy-class animals. 
Two other men charged in the incident waived their rights to preliminary hearings on charges, sending their cases to county court. If they are convicted of unlawful taking of big game, they, too, would be required to contribute to replacement costs. 
The charges against Buchanan stem from two nights of poaching in the same area of Karthaus Township, Clearfield County, in September. Buchanan had admitted to shooting all three elk. 

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