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.

Dirty Jersey

Last week the arrest of 44 politicians, public officials and rabbis in a massive FBI bribery and money laundering sting helped reinforce New Jersey's reputation as one of the most corrupt states in the United States. Newspapers and television stations around the world are touting New Jersey as the Soprano State. Now we want to hear from you. Sound off, New Jersey!

Picking a Lieutenant Governor

New Jersey has had five governors in five years. This fall we will finally get a chance to elect its first lieutenant governor. The new office, created by a constitutional change in 2005, will serve as a back-up when the governor leaves town or is unable to complete a term. Republican candidate Chris Christie selected Monmouth Sheriff Kim Guadagno earlier this week, and Governor Corzine is expected to make a selection in the next few days. You voted for the constitutional change (or did you?). Now we want to hear from you. Sound off, New Jersey!

NJ Gun Law

Under a bill awaiting Gov. Jon Corzine's signature, New Jersey gun buyers will be limited to one handgun a month. We want to hear from you. Sound off, New jersey!

Blogger Arrest

Hal Turner, a blogger from North Bergen, was arrested earlier this month after officials spotted an entry on his blog that encouraged residents to "take up arms" against Connecticut lawmakers. The blog was over legislation that would have given lay members of Roman Catholic churches more control over parish finances. Turner promised to publish the addresses of lawmakers who sided against church officials. We want to hear from you. Sound off, New Jersey!

NJ Spending Budget

New Jersey is about to approve its spending budget for the year. This year's proposed $28.6 billion spending plan will kill homestead rebates for most New Jerseyans, raise income taxes for the wealthy, increase cigarette and alcohol taxes, and cap college tuition hikes. That covers a lot of you. We want to hear from you. Sound off, New Jersey!