From The Newsroom – 01/20/12

Governor Christie holds a second straight town hall, and Metereologist Alan Kasper says wintry weather is in the forecast as we hit the headlines in today's From The Newsroom.

FRIDAY'S HEADLINES

• Snow, sleet, and rain are possible Saturday morning and afternoon in New Jersey.  Alan Kasper all the details on what each part of the state can expect.
• During a Thursday Irvington Town Hall, Governor Christie explained his new drug treatment plan, while also saying he wants to expand educational options in NJ.
• Christie ally, State Senator Joe Kryillos, announces his intention to run for U.S. Senate against Democrat Bob Menendez.
• Authorities chronicle the rise of gang activity across the entire state, and how you can identify if your child is involved with a gang.
• A new study finds that New Jersey is one of two states that offers paid family during a pregnancy and birth.
• New Jersey's unemployment rate drops once again.
• A new survey details that many across the country and Garden State are living paycheck to paycheck, and would immediately fall behind on bills if they lost their job.
• Kevin McArdle explains what's next for a teen safety driving bill that passed, but was not signed into law by Governor Christie.

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Have a great weekend everybody.....and GO GIANTS!!

Our Thursday poll asked if you thought the Governor's proposed income tax cut would be good for the state....55% say yes, while 30% want to hear more details.

TODAY'S POLL

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