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Chris Christie Proposes State Budget, Democrats Blast The Plan

Yesterday, before a joint session of the State legislature Governor Chris Christie delivered his Fiscal Year 2013 State Budget Address.

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A Hike In Jersey’s Minimum Wage Is Considered By Assembly Committee [AUDIO]

The Assembly Labor Committee considers a measure tomorrow that would boost the state minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.50 an hour, and would require annual adjustments in the minimum wage based on the Consumer Price Index.

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NJ State Aid Flat, Education Funding Up In Christie’s Proposed Budget [AUDIO]

Governor Chris Christie’s proposed $32.1 billion budget keeps state aid at last year’s levels but increases aid to public schools and colleges.

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Governor Christie Delivers Budget Address

Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday proposed a $32.1 billion budget for the next fiscal year that includes a small increase in school aid, flat funding for municipalities and the modest amount needed to fund the first half-year of his 10 percent income tax cut.


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Vice Christie? Voters Put NJ Governor In The Vice President Mix [AUDIO]

People around the country are still talking about New Jersey Governor Christie as a potential Republican Vice Presidential candidate.

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Would You Know If Your Neighbor Is A Sex Offender? [AUDIO]

Convicted sex offenders are required to register under ‘Megan’s Law’ so that law enforcement and communities know where they are living and how dangerous they are.

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NJ Gay Marriage Bill Passes, Chris Christie’s Veto Looms [AUDIO]

Yesterday, the full General Assembly passed a bill to legalize gay marriage in New Jersey. The State Senate approved the measure on Monday. The fate of the legislation is now in Governor Chris Christie’s hands and he’s likely holding a veto pen in one of them.

"Jessica's Law" is named after Jessica Rogers, paralyzed from the chest down after a road rage incident in 2005 (Dino Flammia, Townsquare Media) "Jessica's Law" is named after Jessica Rogers, paralyzed from the chest down after a road rage incident in 2005 (Dino Flammia, Townsquare Media)

Road Rage Measure Honors Paralyzed Passenger [AUDIO]

A measure approved Thursday by the Senate Judiciary Committee would upgrade the penalties for certain road rage incidents.

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Flags To Be Lowered For Whitney Houston On Friday [AUDIO]

Governor Chris Christie is not changing his mind and stands by his order to have flags lowered at half-staff on Friday for Whitney Houston’s funeral.

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Gay Marriage Bill Expected To Pass Today, Governor Christie Vows Veto [AUDIO]

A bill to legalize same-sex marriage in New Jersey is expected to get final legislative approval this afternoon. The Senate passed the measure Monday and the Assembly votes on it today.