From The Newsroom – 01/06/12

The weekend is upon us, but it was a busy week in New Jersey, especially Thursday at the State House in Trenton.

FRIDAY'S HEADLINES

• Kevin McArdle recaps a hectic day in Trenton, as Governor Christie's new choice for Attorney General breezes through, while new legislation to help jobless New Jerseyans passes through.
• Federal money is on the fast-track to help repair New Jersey roads damaged by Hurricane Irene.
• David Matthau explains how one Jersey lawmaker wants to improve DYFS investigations.
• A Thursday bill that passed will offer legal help to sexual abuse victims.
• Thousands of New Jerseyans attended the Rutgers job fair, where Townsquare's Stacy Proebstle spoke with many job-seekers.
• New Jersey lawmakers try to expand off-track wagering options to resuscitate the struggling horse racing industry.

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Thursday's poll asked if you were forced to alter your personal budget because of the recent toll hikes.  This one received a lot of votes with 53% saying you had made changes.

TODAY'S POLL

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