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Chris Christie’s Approvals Down, But Still High [AUDIO]

By Kevin McArdle April 17, 2013 | New Jersey 101.5

There's a slight erosion of Governor Chris Christie's post-Sandy job ratings, but his re-election prospects remain strong.

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NJ State Police Ready To Help Boston If Needed [POLL/AUDIO]

By Joe Cutter April 17, 2013 | New Jersey 101.5

New Jersey's State Police say they are ready to assist Boston any way they can in the aftermath of this week's attack.

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Category: New Jersey News, News, Political News Tags: Boston Marathon, NJ, NJ State Police, political, Sandy

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Planning The 2014 Super Bowl By Learning From Boston Bombings [POLL/AUDIO]

By Kevin McArdle April 17, 2013 | New Jersey 101.5

New Jersey officials are planning to learn any lessons possible from the investigation into the deadly Boston Marathon bombing, in advance of hosting the largest sporting in event in the world.

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Category: New Jersey News, News, Political News Tags: Boston Marathon, meadowlands, NJ, political, safety

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Has Your Property Tax Bill Been Delayed? [AUDIO]

By David Matthau April 17, 2013 | New Jersey 101.5

It's becoming a serious problem in several New Jersey towns hard-hit by Superstorm Sandy, as local leaders have not formally adopted a budget yet, which is delaying property tax bills from being sent out.

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Category: New Jersey News, News, Political News, Sandy Tags: NJ, political, Property Taxes, Sandy

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Still No Charges Filed In Toms River Tragedy [AUDIO]

By Ilya Hemlin April 17, 2013 | New Jersey 101.5

A legal expert weighing in on the investigation of the Toms River boy, who shot his six-year-old playmate believes the child will not be facing severe legal ramifications, and in likelihood neither will the parents.

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Category: New Jersey News, News, Political News Tags: 6-year-old shot in Toms River, Atlantic County, newsletter, NJ, political, Toms River

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Bill Introduced To Ease Flood Insurance Premium Hike [AUDIO]

By Rosetta Key April 16, 2013 | New Jersey 101.5

New Jersey Congressman Frank Lobiondo unveils legislation aimed at easing the impact of a mandated Federal Flood Insurance Program premium increase on Superstorm Sandy survivors and others rebuilding after flooding in other parts of the country.

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Category: New Jersey News, News, Political News Tags: FEMA, Flood Insurance, Frank LoBiondo, Jon Runyan, NJ, political, Sandy

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Gun Safety Legislation Will Soon Be Introduced In New Jersey [AUDIO]

By David Matthau April 16, 2013 | New Jersey 101.5

State Senate Democratic leaders are working on a package of gun safety bills that will be formally introduced next week.

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Category: New Jersey News, News, Political News Tags: Crime, gun control, NJ, political, safety

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Rutgers Right To Fire Mike Rice, NJ Residents Say [AUDIO]

By Kevin McArdle April 16, 2013 | New Jersey 101.5

Despite firing him, Rutgers is still reeling from the release of video footage showing men's basketball coach Mike Rice throwing basketballs at his players, kicking them and yelling profanities and homophobic slurs.

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