Municipal courts will still open. And residents can still pay parking tickets and other moving violations online at the state Judiciary-run website, NJMCdirect.

In his seven years on the court, Justice Albin has demonstrated the fairness, the judgment, the compassion and the commitment to the rule of law that we must demand of our Supreme Court justices, and has proven to be a thoughtful and progressive member of our state's highest court.

The U.S. Attorney's office announced Thursday the sentencing for former state Sen. Wayne Bryant has been scheduled for July 23.

"Judge Joseph Greenaway distinguished himself on the district court and will make an excellent addition to the circuit court," Sen. Lautenberg said. "Judge Greenaway has the integrity, knowledge, expertise and judgment to protect New Jerseyans - and their rights.  He will make a great appeals court judge for our state and for the entire region.  I am pleased President Obama has selected Judge Greenaway for this post."

Senator Menendez said: "Judge Greenaway has not only the depth of experience but also the integrity we look for in our judges -- and in this case, a judge sitting at one of the highest levels of our court system. After reviewing his record, I believe that he will be effective in protecting New Jersey's families by ensuring the court maintains a healthy respect for the Constitution, the rule of law and basic fairness. For these reasons, Senator Lautenberg and I recommended to President Obama that he nominate Judge Greenaway."

Washington, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Sires voted to support the Commerce-Science-Justice (CJS) Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010, and the legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 259 to 157.  The CJS Appropriations offers funding to a number of essential programs, including over $3 billion for state and local law enforcement and crime prevention grants, nearly $7 billion for National Science Foundation research, and $7.4 billion in critical funding for the 2010 Census.  

"These appropriations provide essential federal funding that supports the needs of our local communities.  Much of this funding also contributes to the work already begun by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to keep our neighborhoods safe, promote innovation, and grow our local economies," said Congressman Sires.

Specifically, the Commerce-Science-Justice bill would help fund several initiatives that will have positive local impacts.  "This bill offers an additional $298 million to hire more than 7,000 police officers, and this bill would aid local crime prevention efforts with $529 million for Byrne Justice Assistant Grants.  This bill also includes $385 million for juvenile justice programs and $400 million for services to help protect victims of domestic violence and prevent violence against women. Furthermore, this bill will increase opportunities for our young people by providing over $1 billion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education." added Congressman Sires.  

The Commerce-Science-Justice bill also achieves fiscally responsibility, as it eliminates eleven programs, and cuts funding for thirteen additional programs below 2009 levels.   This bill now awaits consideration by the Senate before final approval by President Obama.  

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And tonight, Creigh Deeds won the 3-way Democratic primary for Governor, besting Hillary Clinton champion and former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe, and former House Delegate Brian Moran, who claimed the mantle of most progressive candidate.