A collection of political news from the Statehouse and around New Jersey
N.J. POLITICS ROUNDUP
A collection of political news from the Statehouse and around New JerseyTRENTON -- Donald Trump won the South Carolina Republican presidential primary Saturday, solidifying his status as the front-runner for the GOP nomination.
On the same day, Hillary Clinton won the Nevada Democratic presidential caucus.
A day later, Trump predicted he will face Clinton in the general election.
And Jeb Bush dropped out of the Republican race.
Here are five takeaways from South Carolina and Nevada.
Here is what experts had to say about Trump's victory.
And here is a look at the updated delegate total.
Meanwhile, Trump wrote another check to his campaign.
Ted Cruz once again attacked Trump's sister, a judge with New Jersey ties.
And will Trump's spat with Pope Francis hurt him with Catholics in places like New Jersey?
PROPERTY TAXES GOING DOWN?
Here is a look at whether many New Jersey residents actually paying less in property taxes than they were five years ago.
MINIMUM WAGE DEAL
New Jersey's top Democrats announced they've resolved their competing proposals to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Meanwhile, New Jersey business groups announced they're forming a coalition to launch a campaign against efforts in the state to raise the minimum wage, mandate paid sick leave, and constitutionally require hefty contributions to government worker pensions.
CHRISTIE'S BRIDGEGATE BILLS
New Jersey taxpayers are now on the hook for more than $10 million as legal fees mount for the response by Gov. Chris Christie's administration to the George Washington Bridge scandal.
MULSHINE ON SUPREME COURT BATTLE
Star-Ledger columnist Paul Mulshine writes that New Jersey has set a bad precedent for Supreme Court vacancies.
FROM THE WEEKEND ...
* A war of words broke out between Atlantic City leaders and state Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) over new legislation for the state to take greater control of the city's finances.
* Here is a look at how U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-2nd) is not toeing the Republican party line.
* U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett (R-5th Dist.) has a big conservative speaking gig coming up.
NJ Advance Media staff writers Claude Brodesser-Akner, Samantha Marcus, Jonathan D. Salant, and Stephen Stirling contributed to this report.
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