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44 min ago | ReveNews

News Brief: New Jersey Latest Star in Affiliate Tax Showdown

Things just got a little tougher for affiliates in the Garden State. State Senators Paul A. Sarlo and Raymond J. Lesniak have introduced nexus legislation that will impact affiliate marketers living in New Jersey.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, West New York, NJ

Mon Feb 13, 2012

The Jersey Journal

Gay marriage: like it or not, it's the future

Ledger Live for February 13, 2012 - Ledger Live with Brian Donohue. As the New Jersey State Senate votes to legalize same-sex marriage the Star-Ledger's video webcast provides a video time capsule of sorts, providing for future New Jerseyans a look at what will no doubt seem strange in 40 years or so: a world in which gay marriage is illegal.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, New Jersey

WKXW-FM Trenton

Top 10 Famous Singers from New Jersey

New Jersey is a great state that is well-known for its many unique facets to the world of entertainment.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, Best of 2007, Wyclef Jean, Black Entertainment, Hip-Hop, The Fugees, Music, Grammy Awards

Patch.com

State Senate Approves Bill Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

The New Jersey State Senate approved a bill toA legalize same-sex marriage in aA 24-16 vote today, NJ.com reports .A Sen.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, US Governors, Chris Christie, Rutgers University

WKXW-FM Trenton

New Jerseyan Did NOT Win $336 Million

The massive Powerball jackpot was hit with one single ticket. A That ticket was not sold in New Jersey.

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Washington Blade

New Jersey senate passes marriage bill in 24-16 vote

A same-sex marriage bill passed the New Jersey state house, Monday, just 3 votes shy of a veto-proof majority.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, Wedding, Folk, Assembly, Chris Christie, South Orange, NJ

NJ.com

Route 42 designated 'Purple Heart Memorial Highway' under Madden and Norcross bill

Legislation sponsored by Senators Fred H. Madden and Donald Norcross that would designate Route 42 as the "Route 42 Purple Heart Memorial Highway" today was approved by the Senate.

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WKXW-FM Trenton

Poll Finds Most NJ Residents Give A Thumbs Up On Race Relations

The latest Monmouth University - New Jersey Press Media poll find most Garden state residents think race relations are in pretty good shape where they live.A Patrick Murray, Director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute says the survey finds "26 percent of Jersey residents believe race relations in the area where they live are excellent, 52 ... (more)

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WKXW-FM Trenton

Top Dems At Odds Over Shared Services Bill [AUDIO]

The top lawmaker in the State Senate says too many municipalities simply refuse to share services because of home rule and that's why he's sponsoring a measure.

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Sun Feb 12, 2012

Patch.com

This Week: First School Board Meeting Since 'No Child' Waiver

When the Board of Education last met, its members voted to keep school elections in April.

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The Raw Story

New Jersey Senate President: Same sex marriage will pass despite governor

New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney said Friday that the state legislature would pass a bill to legalize same sex marriage despite a veto threat from Republican Gov.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, US Governors, Chris Christie

AmericanBankingNews.com

New Jersey Green Automotive Business Program Re-Certifies Shade Tree Garage as "Green"

Shade Tree Garage was recently awarded "green" re-certification by the New Jersey Green Automotive Repair Program .

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Today's Sunbeam

Coyotes a problem for deer, not humans

"Coyotes adjust really well to their surroundings," said Larry Ragonese, spokesman for the DEP "They are in all 21 counties, including urban places, but people do not realize it." Coyotes have not been reported as causing any problems in South Jersey in years, according to the DEP.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

Patch.com

Final Report Declares Oyster Creek Safe Following Fukushima Disaster

Oyster Creek Generating Station is operating safely and has effective response plans to deal with potential emergency situations, according to the final report of Gov.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Chris Christie, US Governors, New Jersey

Fri Feb 10, 2012

UK Against Fluoridation

USA - Legislation requiring fluoride be added to public water supplies

VITALE BILL TO REDUCE PREVALENCE OF DENTAL DISEASE APPROVED BY SENATE HEALTH PANEL States News ServiceStates News ServiceFebruary 9, 2012 The following information was released by the New Jersey State Senate, Democrats: Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale that would reduce the prevalence of tooth decay by requiring fluoride be added ... (more)

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Rutgers

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission v. Larissa a. Gethard

Jeffrey S. Chiesa, Attorney General, attorney for respondent . Appellant Larissa A. Gethard contests a final agency decision of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission suspending her driver's license for ninety days because she had been convicted in the State of New York for operating a vehicle while her driving ability was impaired.

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ThinkProgress

Analysis: Gov. Chris Christie's New Tax Plan Would Benefit the Wealthy, Not The Middle Class

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced a new plan to cut income taxes by 10 percent over three years during his State of the State address in January.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, US Governors, Chris Christie, US News, Liberal Political News

Patch.com

Wired MD: NJ Plugs Into Funding to Digitize Patient Records

New Jersey announced a milestone Thursday in the long journey to convert the state's hospitals and physicians to electronic medical records: Nearly $40 million in federal incentive funds is flowing this week from Medicaid to the first 70 healthcare providers in New Jersey to go digital.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, Medicaid, Health, Colleen, Electronic, Medicine

Patch.com

Interactive Map: NJ's Nursing Homes

By Colleen O'Dea, NJ Spotlight Often, the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is difficult and fraught with emotional and financial considerations.

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Related Topix: Health, AARP, Medicaid, New Jersey

Clarks Hometown News Patriot

Task Force Says NJ Nuclear Plants Are Safe

New Jersey's nuclear power plants are operating safely and have effective response plans in place to deal with potential emergency situations, according to the final report of the Governor's Nuclear Review Task Force, which examined lessons learned from the nuclear emergency that occurred in Japan last year in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami.

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