From The Newsroom – 02/02/12

It's Groundhogs Day, although with the mild and record temperatures this winter, not many people are too concerned with what Punxsutawney Phil will prognosticate.

THURSDAY'S HEADLINES

• The Assembly gets set to hear about the hot-button same sex marriage bill, in what will be a wild day at the State House in Trenton.
• President Obama introduces a plan that would ease the burden on homeowners.
• The CRDA unveils and approves Atlantic City's Tourism District Master Plan, which draws reactions from locals and tourists.
• Joe Cutter writes about whether this mild winter weather will continue in February.
• The new Attorney General says human trafficking is a priority in New Jersey.
• Governor Christie's plan to merge Rutgers-Camden and Rowan sparks outrage from Rutgers students.
• The stock market surged in January, despite the economic worries.
• Hoboken says no to a proposed spin-off of the hit show, "Jersey Shore."

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Wednesday's poll asked if you thought the Governor's proposed income tax cut would have an impact on your finances.  57% said no.

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