Questions Remain In Long Branch: From The Newsroom

Parents in Long Branch are still searching for answers about an incident that occurred Thursday between maintenance workers and students that resulted in what school officials have called a "joke gone horribly wrong."

TUESDAY'S HEADLINES

Parents and students reacted to the incident on Monday outside the Gregory School in Long Branch. A PTA meeting is scheduled for tonight to discuss the controversial issue.
In a Townsquare News Network exclusive, Senate President Steve Sweeney unveils the Democrats' budget plan, which focuses on property tax relief.
At a Monday press conference, Governor Chris Christie announced the formation of an Education Task Force to look into the school lunch program.
The economy tops the list of consumer complaints, while a legislative measure advances that will aims to protect New Jerseyans from deceptive charges.
Major changes are on the way to the state's already tough anti-bullying laws.
A new bill addresses the math and science teacher shortage in the Garden State.
Kelly Waldron continues a look into the growing issue of male anorexia.
In sad news, 10th District Congressman Donald Payne passes away at the age of 77.
Poll open today for Super Tuesday, with over 400 delegates at stake in the GOP Primary.

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Monday's poll received a number of votes with a relative split on the question of whether the Long Branch incident was a joke gone too far or a crime? 29% say it was a joke, 37% think it was a crime, while 34% need more information.

Townsquare Media obtained a copy of the Democrats' budget plan, which you can view below. It will also help with the poll.