Month: July 2012

New Jersey Legislature Approves Rutgers-Camden Merger Plan

The controversial Rutgers-Camden merger will likely become a reality, after a restructuring plan passed both houses of the New Jersey legislature last week. While the approved plan differs from the proposal first submitted by Gov. Chris Christie, it still won’t make everybody happy. Rather than a full merger, the final

Will Gov. Christie Derail New Jersey Teacher Tenure Reform?

Last week, New Jersey teacher tenure reform seemed like a done deal. However, Gov. Chris Christie may have other plans. Christie has indicated that he doesn’t believe the tenure reform goes far enough and has even hinted that he may veto the legislation. At a town hall meeting at Lake