From The Newsroom – 01/30/12

Giants fever hits the Garden State this week as Super Bowl week kicks off.  Meanwhile, a busy day at the State House in Trenton starts things off on this Monday.

MONDAY'S HEADLINES

• All week get our full Super Bowl coverage with all the latest from Indianapolis, and a Countdown to Kickoff.
• The squabbling continues between Governor Christie and top Democrats over the issue of gay marriage, with Dems staying on the offensive.
• New State Attorney General Jeff Chiesa explains the rising problem of gangs in all parts of New Jersey.
• Auto insurance rates rise in New Jersey, as the state stays put as the third most expensive in the country.
• Flu activity spiked across the Garden State over the last week.
• A grieving mother gives advice to parents, after she lost her son to a bout with prescription drugs.
• A rising problem of mold in schools is increasing the risk of your children getting sick.

Governor Christie joins Eric Scott tomorrow night at 7PM for this month's edition of "Ask The Governor."  During the show you can watch a live video stream and participate in our interactive blog.  Leave your questions anytime for the Governor.

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Our weekend poll asked how you would rate Greg Schiano's performance in his 11 seasons as Rutgers head football coach.  37% said he did well, but there was unfinished, while 26% say he did a poor job, never making the team a national powerhouse, and 21% voted for just mediocre.

TODAY'S POLL

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Courtesy Associated Press