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Christie Plans to Restrict Video Games – Are They the Problem? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:08:14 +0000

Since reports surfaced that Newtown killer Adam Lanza spent days on end in his basement playing violent video games, the discussion over how to curb gun violence has focused on the games themselves

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Mike Rice Coaching a 12-Year-Old Girls AAU Team – Would You Let Him Coach Your Kids? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:46:12 +0000

This is like the “gift that keeps on giving!”

The story of Mike Rice, former Rutgers basketball coach, seen in a video leaked to ESPN verbally and physically abusing members of his team.

We now learn he’s been coaching a girls’ youth basketball team, and according to reports, it’s okay with some of the parents of the players

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Christie, Jon Bon Jovi, Shaq Give White House Dinner A New Jersey Feel

Dan Alexander — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:01:46 +0000

The Huffington Post table at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a definite New Jersey feel to it.

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Governor Christie Signs A Bill Prohibiting Kids Under 17 from Using Tanning Salons – Agree or Disagree [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:52:33 +0000

Since the story of the “tanning mom” came out, much attention has been given to the dangers of visiting tanning booths, especially by teenagers.

And especially now, since prom season will be here before you k

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Christie Proposes to Toughen Rules for Those Seeking Unemployment – Is this Fair? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:15:35 +0000

While it’s probably no picnic filing for unemployment, the Christie administration is seeking to add an extra step in order for you to qualify.

You’d be required to go to a state run website called Jobs4Jersey

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New Jersey Minimum Wage Debate Taken Up Today in the Assembly – How Would You Vote? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:24:05 +0000

As of this writing, the debate is taking place in the New Jersey State Assembly to send a ballot question to voters that would make the minimum wage part of the State’s Constitution.

Once it gets passed onto the voters, you then have the choice of increasing the minimum wage to 8

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Same Sex Marriage in New Jersey – Should the Voters Decide? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:52:00 +0000

We know from past experience that civil unions among same sex couples, for some reason, don’t carry the same weight as unions that include the word “marriage.”

So here we go again…would you support the effort to get a same sex marriage referendum initiative…much like the one openly gay lawmaker Assemblyman Reid Gusciora is calling?

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Backers of Good Samaritan Bill Veto Override Need Jon Bon Jovi in Their Corner [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:06:26 +0000

Earlier this year, the Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act was passed by both the State Assembly and Senate…which would give limited protection from charges for those who call emergency personnel to report overdoses

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Measure To Educate Families On College Debt Heads To Governor Christie

Stacy Proebstle — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:22:29 +0000

Legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean Jr. and Senator Robert Singer to assure that New Jersey families understand student loan rates, schedules, debt and defaults was passed unanimously by the full Senate and heads to Gov. Christie for consideration.

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Governor Christie Goes Gangnam Style [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:35:25 +0000

Governor Chris Christie continues to grab news headlines. This time he steps out there.....

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