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Mitt Romney campaigns in Iowa with Governor Chris Christie. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Mitt Romney campaigns in Iowa with Governor Chris Christie. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Christie To Attend Romney Fundraiser In New York [POLL]

Governor Christie leaves New Jersey for the national Republican stage again today for a Mitt Romney fundraiser as New Jersey Democrats get some out of state help themselves to criticize Christie.

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Small Pot Possession In NJ Would Not Be Criminal Under Legislation [AUDIO]

A bill that would decriminalize the possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana was approved by the Assembly Judiciary Committee yesterday.

Damage from an apparent tornado in Thurman, Iowa. ( Eric Francis/Getty Images) Damage from an apparent tornado in Thurman, Iowa. ( Eric Francis/Getty Images)

Homeowners’ Insurance Premiums On The Rise

Homeowners’ insurance premiums have been on the rise, and this year they are expected to go up a whopping five percent nationally. The average homeowners insurance premium this year will be $1,004.

Hunterdon County escaeppes Michael Bentley (L) and Corey Agostarola (NJ DOC) Hunterdon County escaeppes Michael Bentley (L) and Corey Agostarola (NJ DOC)

2 Escapees Caught, 2 Missing

Two prisoners who fled from a work detail in Wrightstown have both been captured.

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Dharun Ravi Sentence: Prosecutors Plan Appeal, Students React [VIDEO]

It was a case that garnered worldwide attention, and that touched on issues such as anti-gay bullying, teen suicide and hate crimes.

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Tax Cut Compromise Possible, Says Assembly Budget Boss [AUDIO]

Governor Chris Christie wants to cut income taxes by 10% for every New Jerseyan. Senate Democrats want to cut property taxes by 10% and Assembly Democrats have a plan they say can provide a 20% property tax cut for those who need it most.

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Ocean Water Quality Off The Jersey Coast Is Great, According To The DEP [AUDIO]

If you’re planning to head down the shore for the upcoming Memorial Day long weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season, the quality of ocean water for swimming and fishing is great, according to state Department of Environmental Protection officials.

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Mobile Gaming Bill Advances in Trenton

How would you like to place bets in an Atlantic City casino while you’re hanging by the pool or waiting for dinner to arrive? Under legislation advanced Monday by the Assembly Appropriations Committee, that would be possible.

More Men Entering Female-Dominated Fields

Thanks to the worst recession since the Great Depression, and the lingering recovery, the “American dream” has shifted. No longer does the average American pray for the perfect job and a line of luxury cars in the driveway. They long for something more basic – a home, some type of employment and enough money to satisfy some of their extra needs.

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Police Caputure Escapees From Work Detail

Police have captured two escapees from a Wrightstown work detail in seperate locations.

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