Alien Fish in NJ?

Have you seen the photo of the freaky alien-like fish creature presumably caught in a river New Jersey? 

It went viral on Reddit.  Some have said it's a photoshopped fake, but others are convinced it's real.  Regardless of what you think, we recommend that you stay out of the water for a while.  Sound off, New Jersey!

Governor Vetoes Minimum Wage Increase

Today Governor Christie vetoed an increase in the minimum wage that was passed by the state senate.  Christie's conditional veto made provisions that he would sign the bill if certain changes were made, including limiting the increase to $8.25 instead of $8.50, phasing the increase in over three years, and eliminating a provision tying the wage to inflation.  There's been a lot of chatter about this one, so we know you'll have opinions.  Sound off, New Jersey!

Ticket Refunds

Partial refunds will be granted to motorists in 18 New Jersey municipalities who were cited for running red lights by automated systems using cameras, according to a class action lawsuit settlement announced today.  Plaintiffs claimed that the yellow lights did not provide motorists with enough time to get through the intersection.  We can see you waving those tickets in the air as we write this.  Sound off, New Jersey!

Blog Posts to Make History

We are pleased to announce that they are using several of our original blog posts in The Satin Strangler Blogs project. Check it out, and then sound off, New Jersey!

New Jersey Red Light Cameras on the Way Out

New Jersey has suspended its much maligned red light camera program due to criticism over the accuracy of the devices.  It looks like frustrated motorists are getting their way while the state may be losing millions of dollars in fine revenue.  We want to hear what you all think.  Sound off, New Jersey!

Jets Get Tebow

Well there were rumors of picking up Peyton Manning during the last few weeks. Now that Denver has acquired the veteran star, the Jets have instead picked up Tim Tebow from the Broncos. We can't wait to hear from you on this one. Sound off, New Jersey!

No Hugging at NJ School

Principal Tyler Blackmore of Matawan Aberdeen Middle School announced today that hugging would be forbidden in the school. According to David Healy, Superintendent of Schools for the Matawan Aberdeen Regional School District, the brief announcement was prompted by “the excessive, observed and reported, welcomed and unwelcomed hugging or physical contact between students.” Students are confused, parents are upset. We want to hear from you. Sound off New Jersey!