Long Branch Workers In Hot Water: From The Newsroom
The week starts off with a bizarre story from a Long Branch elementary school, the debate over teacher tenure, and the battle for Super Tuesday delegates gets underway.
MONDAY'S HEADLINES
- Two workers were suspended for allegedly tying up children in the bathroom at the Gregory Elementary School in Long Branch, in what was supposed to be a "joke."
- The hot-button issue of teacher tenure reform is at the center of today's crowded legislative session.
- Disturbing trends of pot smoking increasing amongst Jersey teens, and even while they are driving.
- The cost of prescription drug abuse in the state continues to rise.
- New legislation could mean no off-season unemployment benefits for the large force of seasonal employees.
- Kelly Waldron chronicles the growing problem of male anorexia and eating disorders.
- During a recent Town Hall, Governor Christie spoke personally and candidly about the adoption topic.
- March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the Garden State.
- Today's What's So Great About The Garden State spotlights Weddings For Heroes.
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Our weekend poll asked if you own a gun in New Jersey. 78% of those who responded said yes.
The Long Branch school incident is at the center of our poll today....
TODAY'S POLL
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