Senator Sam Thompson

Olympic athletes give the games their all. The best win medals, and cash prizes from the U.S. Olympic Committee. In New Jersey, some three dozen Olympians will keep giving - they're taxed on their awards. Not any more, if a bill by two Shore state lawmakers becomes law.

A year ago, a proposal to hike New Jersey's gasoline tax every single year to pay for road and bridge overhauls would have been considered absurd. However, while some state lawmakers seek an immediate jump of about 23 cents, shore Senator Sam Thoimpson (R-12) thinks that his alternative has a much stronger chance of gaining support.

"Ask the Senator" premiered on WOBM-AM Newstalk 1160 and 1310 on Wednesday with a visit from State Senator Sam Thompson (R-12). The Republican, whose district covers parts of Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Burlington Counties, addressed a variety of topics, including: Expanding casino gambling outside Atlantic City Refunding the Transportation Trust Fund with a gas tax hike Concerns ab