Kevin McArdle

New Jersey's unemployment rate continues to hover around 9 percent, higher than other states in the region, and the state also continues rank near the bottom in the nation when it comes to its business tax climate, but this isn't stopping Garden State business owners and executives from supporting Gov. Chris Christie.

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Unemployment benefits in New Jersey for people who receive full severance pay would be delayed if a newly introduced bill becomes law.

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The state budget is exactly like a family budget; you can only spend what you have.

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If you're one of those people, who still ignores the law against talking and texting on a hand-held cell phone while driving, you could soon be facing dramatically increased fines and possible loss of license.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the first batch of more than $34 million in Community Disaster Loans to Sandy-devastated local governments in New Jersey. The loans have a low interest rate and can be forgiven in certain circumstances.

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The New Jersey brain drain continues at a staggering rate.

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's approvals are still through the roof in every independent poll, but one political experts says if you're handicapping Christie's chances for re-election, his approval rating is not the true measure.

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There is almost universal agreement that it's not a matter of "if" another big storm is going to hammer New Jersey, it's a matter of "when."

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Gun control is the major debate in New Jersey recently, but will it become a gubernatorial campaign issue for Governor Chris Christie and his Democratic challenger, State Senator Barbara Buono?

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