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New Jersey Democrats Rally Base For Race Against Christie

Ted Strickland spoke at the Jefferson Jackson fundraising dinner Thursday. He said he sees a progressive movement emerging in the country led by activists fighting for gay marriage.

2013/04/04

Rutgers coach Mike Rice (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Rutgers Fires Coach Mike Rice After Practice Video Prompts Outcry

“Based upon recently revealed information and a review of previously discovered issues, Rutgers has terminated the contract of Mike Rice,” the school’s athletic department tweeted Wednesday.

2013/04/03

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Poll: Christie Best Chance To Beat Clinton Or Biden In 2016 White House Race

It’s never too early to speculate about presidential politics.

2013/04/03

Mike Rice (credit: Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Video Shows Rutgers Basketball Coach Mike Rice Verbally, Physically Abusing Players

The video immediately garnered national attention, as Rice is seen both physically and verbally abusing his players. The head coach included gay slurs in his rants and even threw basketballs at his players.

2013/04/02

New Jersey State Police (file / credit: William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Report: Retired NJ State Employees ‘Gaming The System’ With Double-Dipping

According to an investigation by Mark Lagerkvist of New Jersey Watchdog, a news website devoted to public service journalism, 22 retired state police currently earn a pension and a salary.

2013/04/02

File - A woman uses a tanning bed (Photo credit: GREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images)

Christie Signs Law Enacting Tight Restrictions On Tanning For Teens

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed a new law barring anyone under the age of 17 from using tanning beds.

2013/04/01

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ACLU Makes New Push For Gay Marriage In New Jersey

A new executive director of the New Jersey chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has taken up a new push to legalize gay marriage.

2013/03/30

A photo posted by Shawn Moore on Facebook of his son Josh (credit: Facebook)

Christie Asks AG To Probe State’s Response To Boy’s Gun Photo On Facebook

The state child welfare agency and local police went to the Carneys Point home of Shawn Moore on March 14 following what police said were anonymous calls expressing concern about the safety of a child.

2013/03/27

Gov. Christie holds a town hall meeting in Middlesex, March 26, 2013 (credit: Peter Haskell/WCBS 880)

Christie Blasts ‘Selfish’ Homeowners Who Oppose Dunes To Protect Shore Communities

Speaking from Middlesex on Tuesday, the famously brash governor announced he will personally announce the names of all those who have yet to sign easements to let the government build dunes.

2013/03/26

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (file / credit: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office)

Poll: NJ Voters Continue To Give Christie High Marks, Re-Election Support

The governor has earned his fourth straight month of 70-plus percent approval in the poll released on Tuesday.

2013/03/26

Construction of the antenna atop One World Trade Center as seen from Chopper 880 - Feb. 15, 2013 (credit: Tom Kaminski / WCBS 880)

Port Authority Board Chooses Operator Of One World Trade Center Observation Deck

The new enclosed observatory will offer panoramic views of the city and will occupy three floors. It is expected to open in 2015.

2013/03/20

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in Lakewood - March 19, 2013 (credit: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office)

Christie Seeks $250 Million For Sandy Buyouts

Gov. Chris Christie says he asking the federal government for $250 million in Sandy aid to help New Jersey buy out homeowners in flood-prone areas, but does not want to force people to sell.

2013/03/19

A home in Sea Bright, N.J. damaged by superstorm Sandy - Nov. 9, 2012 (credit: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office)

Stories From Main Street: Jersey Shore Residents Still Await Flood Insurance Checks

If you live on the Jersey Shore and still haven’t received a flood insurance check, you’re not alone.

2013/03/18

New Jersey St. Sen. Barbara Buono (credit: Buono For New Jersey)

N.J. Teachers’ Union Backs Buono For Governor

The largest teachers’ union in New Jersey has endorsed Democrat Barbara Buono in her campaign for governor.

2013/03/16

Governor Chris Christie addresses state legislators during his State of the State Address on Jan. 8, 2013 in Trenton.

Christie Pressed To Apologize After Referring To Democrat Speaker By Race, Not Name

Christie told an audience Tuesday that an “African-American female speaker of the Assembly” is blocking a vote on a school voucher bill that would let children in failing districts attend classes elsewhere.

2013/03/14

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