Pension Reform

New Jersey is attempting to reform its chronically underfunded pension system for public employees. This week the state Senate passed a package of reform measures. Proposed changes include capping unused sick time retirees can claim at retirement, limiting participation of part-time employees in the pension system, and requiring employees to contribute 1.5% of their salaries to health benefits. We want to hear from you now. Sound off, New Jersey!

Too Fat to Fly?

Red Bank native movie director Kevin Smith was told by a flight attendant that the captain of a Southwest Airlines flight determined that he was too obese and posed a safety risk. Smith, who had been able to fit in the seat with both arm rests down, then sent our a barrage of tweets to criticize the airline. We want to hear from you on this one. Sound off, New Jersey!

Jersey Shore on MTV

Jersey Shore reality show cast member Paulie D introduced his Guido philosophy in the first episode on MTV last week. There has since been an outcry from the talian-American community, including UNICO, which also protested The Sopranos. Advertisers are starting to pull their ads in the wake of the controversy. WIll this show and its "Guido" controversy continue? We want to hear from you. Sound off, New Jersey!

Nets at Prudential Center

The Nets will play their second preseason game at the Prudential Center in Newark tonight against the Knicks. This is another Nets' test to see whether they have the drawing power to stay in New Jersey, or give in to the lure of Brooklyn. We want to hear from you. Sound off, New Jersey!

Meadowlands Train

This summer the long awaited train line to the Meadowlands opened to raves from Jets and Giants fans. But then U2 came into town last week, and the 20,000 fans that jammed the facility caused long waits and frustrated commuters. Were you one of them? We want to hear from you. Sound off, New Jersey!

Outdoor Smoking Ban?

Citing studies that show the dangers of even brief exposure to secondhand smoke, Senator Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex) intends to propose legislation banning smoking in New Jersey public parks and on beaches. We want to hear from smokers and non-smokers on this one. Sound off, New Jersey!

Clever Commute

Clever Commute, started by Montclair resident Joshua Crandall, is a free service that allows local train and bus riders to share real-time information about delays and cancellations via their cell phones and laptops.The service has expanded into network of more than 6,500 commuters in about three years. Crandall is now expanding the concept to Chicago, Boston, Washington, D.C./ Baltimore, Portland, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Any commuters out there? We want to hear from you. Sound off, New Jersey.