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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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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.

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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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Tax Cut Compromise Possible, Says Assembly Budget Boss [AUDIO]

Governor Chris Christie wants to cut income taxes by 10% for every New Jerseyan. Senate Democrats want to cut property taxes by 10% and Assembly Democrats have a plan they say can provide a 20% property tax cut for those who need it most.

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Jersey Lawmakers Consider Measure To Better Protect Police Dogs [AUDIO]

A measure that toughens penalties for people who kill, maim or even threaten to harm a police dog, a police horse or any other animal used by law enforcement could be passed by the full Assembly in the coming weeks.

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PAC Releases Video In Support Of Christie Reforms [VIDEO]

Get ready for an onslaught of TV ads in support of Governor Christie and his "bipartisan reformers."

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Bully Tenured Teachers Would Be Fired Easier Under NJ Legislation [AUDIO]

By now, most of you have heard about the Cherry Hill Public School District teacher after the incident where audio recordings revealed teachers mocking and swearing at a ten year-old autistic boy.

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Unused Gift Card Law: The Clock is Ticking [AUDIO]

Unless the New Jersey Legislature acts quickly and Governor Chris Christie has a change of heart, some unused gift cards will soon become the property of the state of New Jersey.

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Tax Cut Plans In Jeopardy As NJ Revenues Sag [AUDIO]

Governor Chris Christie, the State Senate Democrats and the Assembly Democrats all have competing tax cut proposals, but if the state doesn't have enough money to support any of them they could all be dead.

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Firing A Tenured NJ Teacher Would Be Easier Under New Legislation

In response to several recent incidents of physical and emotional intimidation of students at the hands of school staff both in New Jersey and across the country, State Senator Diane Allen is proposing legislation that will speed the disciplinary process for teachers and other school officials found to have engaged in bullying, intimidation, or harassment of students.