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Could Red Light Cameras Soon Be Banned in NJ? [AUDIO/POLL]

State Senator Mike Doherty has introduced a bill to ban municipalities from using red light camera systems which detect violations of traffic control signals and automate the process of issuing tickets to drivers. He explains, “I don’t like the idea of ‘Big Brother’ watching us on every street corner and I don’t see any evidence that it’s made New Jersey’s roads any safer.”

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Banning Indoor Tanning For Minors In NJ On The Front Burner [POLL]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently you know about the New Jersey mother accused of taking her then 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth last month where the kindergartener allegedly sustained serious burns.

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Chris Christie Soaring In Latest FDU-Public Mind Poll [AUDIO]

New Jersey’s public employees are still not thrilled with Republican Governor Chris Christie or the job he’s doing, but they are in the minority.

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Life Is Great In New Jersey, Say Garden Staters [AUDIO]

Here’s a very simple question for you; how’s life in the Garden State treating you?

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Speed Checks At Hudson River Crossing Toll Booths [POLL]

You had better watch your speed as you go through toll booths at every Hudson River crossing.

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Trio Of Tax Cut Plans Still Hot Topic In Trenton [AUDIO/POLL]

Tax cuts remain the hot topic in Trenton. Governor Chris Christie wants to cut income taxes by 10% for every New Jerseyan. Senate President Steve Sweeney proposes a 10% property tax cut for some and the Assembly Democrats have a plan they say can provide a 20% property tax cut for those who need it most.

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Ending Sick Leave Payouts Center Stage in NJ Again [AUDIO]

A recent Star ledger of Newark report reveals that Democratic State senator Nick Sacco is eligible to receive over $330,000 for his unused sick days as an assistant school superintendent in North Jersey. The report has Republicans once again stepping up efforts to eliminate the cash-outs for all newly hired public officials.

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Firing a Tenured NJ Teacher is a Lenghty and Costly Process [AUDIO/POLL]

Fire that teacher! That was the reaction from most New Jerseyans after hearing audio recordings of a teacher and an aide mocking and swearing at a ten year-old autistic boy. It’s not as easy as that. Terminating a teacher takes a long time, costs a lot of money and in the end the teacher everyone feels should be fired might never be fired anyway.

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New Jersey Corruption Among Politicians Continues [AUDIO]

Hamilton Township is New Jersey’s 9th largest town and its mayor is now facing corruption charges. U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman says John Bencivengo surrendered Thursday to FBI agents to face allegations he took $12,400 in bribes in exchange for his official influence over a health insurance brokerage contract with the township’s school district.

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Millionaire’s Tax Hike Would be Pointlessly Political, Says Steve Sweeney [AUDIO/VIDEO]

State Senate President Steve Sweeney’s property tax cut plan does not include a millionaires’ tax increase even though he supports the idea. He knows where Governor Chris Christie stands on the issue of a millionaires’ tax hike so Sweeney says including one would be pointless and political.

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Chris Christie and Lou Greenwald Spar Over NJ Tax Cut Plans [AUDIO]

Governor Chris Christie wants to cut income taxes by 10% for every New Jerseyans. Assembly Democrats have a plan they say can provide a 20% property tax cut for those who need it most. The battle lines are clearly drawn for Christie and Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald and neither man is backing down.

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Violent Gangs Holding Towns Hostage, Says NJ Attorney General [AUDIO]

Gang activity continues to grow in New Jersey and these violent thugs are operating everywhere says the state’s top law enforcement official.