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Sen. Lautenberg Joins Stroller Brigade To Push Safe Chemicals Bill

Jersey U.S. Senator is urging fellow lawmakers in Washington to support legislation designed to protect Americans from dangerous toxic chemicals found in everyday consumer products.

Mitt Romney campaigns in Iowa with Governor Chris Christie. Mitt Romney campaigns in Iowa with Governor Chris Christie. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Christie To Attend Romney Fundraiser In New York [POLL]

Governor Christie leaves New Jersey for the national Republican stage again today for a Mitt Romney fundraiser as New Jersey Democrats get some out of state help themselves to criticize Christie.

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“Bully” Documentary – Free Screenings Next Week

Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, the lead sponsor of New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, will be hosting two public screenings next week of the movie "Bully," the first feature documentary fil

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Dharun Ravi Sentence Aftermath: From The Newsroom

Dharun Ravi's sentencing continues to dominate things in the news.  Today, we get reaction and the aftermath of the sentencing in this extremely polarizing case.

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Social Media’s Impact On Small Businesses

If you're currently running a business, odds are pretty good that your company has a Facebook, Twitter, or some kind of other social media presence.

More Men Entering Female-Dominated Fields

Thanks to the worst recession since the Great Depression, and the lingering recovery, the "American dream" has shifted. No longer does the average American pray for the perfect job and a line of luxury cars in the driveway. They long for something more basic - a home, some type of employment and enough money to satisfy some of their extra needs.

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Small Pot Possession In NJ Would Not Be Criminal Under Legislation [AUDIO]

A bill that would decriminalize the possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana was approved by the Assembly Judiciary Committee yesterday.

Damage from an apparent tornado in Thurman, Iowa. Damage from an apparent tornado in Thurman, Iowa. ( Eric Francis/Getty Images)

Homeowners’ Insurance Premiums On The Rise

Homeowners' insurance premiums have been on the rise, and this year they are expected to go up a whopping five percent nationally. The average homeowners insurance premium this year will be $1,004.

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Mobile Gaming Bill Advances in Trenton

How would you like to place bets in an Atlantic City casino while you're hanging by the pool or waiting for dinner to arrive? Under legislation advanced Monday by the Assembly Appropriations Committee, that would be possible.

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Dharun Ravi Sentence: Prosecutors Plan Appeal, Students React [VIDEO]

It was a case that garnered worldwide attention, and that touched on issues such as anti-gay bullying, teen suicide and hate crimes.