Governor Christie vs NJ Teachers

The battle between Chris Christie and the New Jersey Education Association has been raging since the governor proposed massive school funding cuts at his bidget address. He called on teachers from the state to accept a pay freeze. He then referred to the NJEA teachers union as the "bullies of State Street." The NJEA has since been firing back with protests and advertisements. Now we want to hear from you. Sound off, New Jersey!

Bergen Blue Law Brawl

Blue Laws prevent Bergen County stores from opening on Sunday. Such laws disappeared in most other locations in New Jersey decades ago, but Bergen County residents prevented the abolishment due to a desire to minimize local Sunday traffic. Facing financial chllenges, Governor Chris Christie has called for the lifting of the Bergen County Blue Laws in order to add $65 million in state taxes. We want to hear from everyone from Bergen to Cape May on this one. Sound off, New Jersey!

New Jersey Bear Hunt

New Jersey is yet again considering bringing back a hunt to help reduce the state’s growing bear population. Last week, the New Jersey Fish and Game Council voted unanimously to recommend a six-day bear hunt in December. The state environmental commissioner still must approve the plan. We want to hear from you. Sound off, New Jersey!

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!