President Obama delivered his 3rd State of the Union Address on Tuesday, while Penn State mourned the loss of former Coach Joe Paterno.  In between, it was a full slate in New Jersey.

WEDNESDAY'S HEADLINES

  • A lengthy, spirited and emotional hearing took place at the State House on the hot-button issue of same sex marriage.
  • Meanwhile, at a Town Hall in Bridgewater, Governor Christie says he wants the issue put to vote on the November ballot.
  • Christie blasted foes of his proposed income tax cut plan, while saying he wants to push for more shared services.
  • Kelly Waldron kicks off a series on bullying, with the story of an East Brunswick boy.
  • New numbers show that homelessness is down nationwide, but up in New Jersey.
  • Is New Jersey's drinking water at risk?
  • As mentioned in the open, President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address.  There is a full recap with video and pictures.
  • Thousands were out yesterday for a viewing of Joe Paterno, with thousands more expected for today's burial of the Penn State legendary coach, who passed away on Sunday.

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Tuesday's poll asked if you had planned to watch the President's State of the Union speech.  Only 24% said yes.

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