Dems At Odds: From The Newsroom

A budget plan stalled in the Assembly, as in-fighting between Democrats sets the stage for another session today in Trenton.

FRIDAY'S HEADLINES

• Kevin McArdle has wall to wall coverage from the State House on the budget process, including the deal that may collapse and the impending passage of the millionaires' tax by Dems, which has been vetoed numerous times by Governor Christie.
• A bill that would mean a new permit process for new drivers moves forward, while a plan for teacher tenure reform sails through the Senate.
• A rash of shore drownings is prompting new warnings from safety officials.
• The sizzling temperatures from this week's heat wave are rare, but not unprecedented.
• NJ Transit announces plans for increased service to shore hot spots.
• Brick Township Police are standing by their red light camera program, and it's accuracy.
• Lebron James leads the Heat to an NBA title over the Thunder.
• The latest on the Jerry Sandusky trial, as jurors deliberate.

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Alan Kasper has the details on when the heat wave will break, along with the complete New Jersey weekend weather forecast, and you can read his daily blog anytime.

Thursday's poll asked if you actually enjoy the sweltering temperatures across New Jersey.  16% say they love it, 56% do not care for them, and 28% enjoy a heat wave every once in a while.

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