A busy day double voting session at the State House tops the news in New Jersey, with a likely verdict in the Dharun Ravi trial waiting to trump all news.

THURSDAY'S HEADLINES

  • On the docket in Trenton is legislation that would aim to end the outsourcing of call centersin the state by limiting opportunities for the companies.
  • A byproduct of the mild winter weather is a likely longer allergy season.
  • New Jersey receives a "C+" in a report on transparency of government spending.
  • Rising sea levels could become a major issue for coastal communities around the state in the coming years.
  • Following this week's death of a Lakewood toddler, changes are being considered to septic laws.
  • The Annual New Jersey Tourism Conferenceis underway in Atlantic City, which will look at ways to keep the industry financially healthy.
  • Stay with us all day, as the wait is on for a verdict in the Rutgers trial of Dharun Ravi.
  • Mitt Romney has another gaffe on the campaign trail.
  • And remember to make sure your bracket is filled out.  March Madness is underway today.

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Wednesday's poll was another lopsided one as we asked if rent is currently too expensive for you in New Jersey....89% responded yes.

TODAY'S POLL

 

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