Q&A: Senator Andy Kim on machine politics, distrust in government and the fight over New Jersey’s top watchdog
“What I saw at the hearing was the old, broken politics of New Jersey trying to hold on.”
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Sen. Andy Kim criticizes New Jersey legislators’ push to curb state watchdog powers on CNN
“We demand a poliitcs based off of transparency and accountability.” Kim said.
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Bill to strip New Jersey comptroller’s powers advances after chaotic, unanimous committee vote
Opponents of the bill were frequently silenced, while supporters were allowed to speak as long as they wanted.
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NJ watchdog says health benefit funds still haven’t implemented required reforms
The insurance funds had 60 days to pass resolutions adopting corrective action plans.
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The New Jersey State Comptroller: What the office does and why it matters
The comptroller is one of the state’s most important watchdog agencies.
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New Jersey watchdog warns proposal to weaken his office would benefit the powerful and undermine accountability
Legislative leaders want to take away the comptroller’s investigatory power.
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New Jersey politicians silent on watchdog report detailing covert takeover of public insurance funds
The two main candidates running for governor ignored repeated calls and emails seeking comment on the issue last week.
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Watchdog report: Norcross-founded firm violated conflict laws, broke disclosure rules in covert takeover of public health insurance funds
A private company has effectively taken over health insurance funds that serve hundreds of NJ towns and school boards, the state comptroller says.
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New Jersey lifeguard pension system under fire: $34 million shortfall, double dipping, and unequal burdens
Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh says the state needs to get rid of a law that requires certain shore towns to provide.a pension to seasonal lifeguards.
