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Christie Calls Medical Marijuana Bill Flawed [AUDIO]

By Stacy Proebstle February 3, 2012

Some tough questions for Governor Christie during a town hall in Morris County.

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Bill To Increase Mandatory Stay In School Age Passes Committee [AUDIO]

By Joe Cutter February 3, 2012

Legislation to raise New Jersey’s compulsory school attendance age has passed a committee test in Trenton.

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Category: New Jersey News, News, Political News
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Status Update on NJ’s Armed Forces [AUDIO]

By Dino Flammia February 3, 2012

On Thursday, the New Jersey Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony on the status of the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, as well as the employment situation for service members.

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More Transparency For Patients In New Jersey [AUDIO]

By Kelly Waldron February 3, 2012

If you’re in need of a same-day medical procedure, you now have a new tool at your fingertips that will help you make an informed decision on the best facility to have it done.

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Category: New Jersey News, News, Political News
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Port Authority Overhaul Measure Approved [AUDIO]

By Kevin McArdle February 3, 2012

A legislative package aimed at enhancing legislative oversight and public transparency at the New York/New Jersey Port Authority has been approved by the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee.

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Husband, Wife Describe Killing Of Lakewood Cop

By Townsquare News Network February 2, 2012

Denise Scalzo had just gotten home from work and was planning to head to the gym. Her husband, Leonard, got home at almost the same time, pulling in behind her in the driveway of their Lakewood home, only to be told by his wife to move the car.

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Category: New Jersey News, Ocean County News
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Bruce Springsteen Set to Rock the Grammys

By Double Down February 2, 2012

You can add Bruce Springsteen to a number of A-list musicians performing at the 54th Annual Grammy awards. The Recording Academy made the announcement Thursday morning.

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Category: Music News, New Jersey News
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Thursday Briefs From WOBM News

By Townsquare News Network February 2, 2012

News from Ocean & Monmouth counties and around New Jersey.

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February…Will It Be A Repeat Of December And January? [AUDIO]

By Joe Cutter February 2, 2012

New Jersey got a ‘pass’ from mother nature in January when it comes to cold and snow. What can we expect for February?

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Category: New Jersey News, News, Weather
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Assembly Panel Considers Gay Marriage Bill [AUDIO]

By Kevin McArdle February 2, 2012

Democrats call their bill to legalize same-sex marriage a civil rights issue that must be taken up by the legislature. Governor Chris Christie says emphatically that he’ll veto the measure if it passes.

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