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Getting prescription opioids in New Jersey just got tougher By Karen Graham New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a stringent new opioid prescription law in February that will be implemented next week, and already, doctors are complaining, saying it's too strict.

Chris Christie tells NJ National Guard leader to shed weight By Megan Hamilton Trenton - New Jersey governor Chris Christie is shaping up — the leader of the National Guard, that is. Christie, who's struggled with his own weight problems over the years, has given Air Force Brigadier General Michael L. Cunniff 90 days to slim down.

Chris Christie spent $82K in taxpayer funds on NFL game snacks By Brett Wilkins Embattled New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spent more than $82,000 in taxpayer money on booze, snacks and other concessions at National Football League games.

Former Christie ally admits role in 'Bridgegate' scheme By Business Insider Two former top allies to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) were indicted on Friday on criminal charges related to the so-called "Bridgegate" scandal.

Op-Ed: Gov. Christie makes his own deal with Exxon Mobil By Karen Graham New Jersey Gov. Christie's proposed settlement deal with Exxon Mobil Corp. is being called a "colossal giveaway." Legislators and environmental groups are calling for an investigation and an outright rejection of the deal.

New Jersey ex-official calls Exxon settlement 'troubling' By David Silverberg In light of a recent settlement between New Jersey and Exxon Mobil stemming from legal battles probing contamination and pollution in the state, a state ex-official is speaking out against Gov. Chris Christie's office for brokering the controversial deal.

Op-Ed: Has Jeb Bush, first 2016 GOP frontrunner, learned from 2012? By Calvin Wolf In the latest polls, former Florida governor Jeb Bush has become the first official frontrunner for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, becoming the GOP's first solid favorite since polling began. But has Jeb heeded the lesson's of 2012?

NJ Governor Chris Christie vetoes pig gestation crate ban Special By Brett Wilkins Trenton - Chris Christie, New Jersey's Republican governor, has vetoed a bill that would have banned gestation crates, which severely harm the mobility and sanity of pregnant pigs.

NJ Gov. Chris Christie's flip-flop on gun rights sparks ire Special By Megan Hamilton When New Jersey governor Chris Christie vetoed legislation that would have prohibited the possession of gun magazines holding more than ten rounds of ammunition, it sparked the ire of gun control activists and those who lost loved ones to gun violence.

Funky Dads Jimmy Fallon and Chris Christie's Father's Day dance By Jeannie Stokowski-Bisanti Father and comedian Jimmy Fallon, and fellow father and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie get down in 'Evolution Of Dad Dancing' in honor of Father's Day 2014.

NJ Gov. Chris Christie booed at Super Bowl ceremony By R. Francis Rubio New York - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was booed Saturday as he took the stage during the Super Bowl hand-off ceremony in Times Square. Some in the crowd booed, while at least one other heckler could be heard shouting: "we hate traffic, we hate traffic."

Op-Ed: Why NJ Governor Chris Christie won't be our next President By Bill Lewis Chris Christie is undoubtedly one of the main contenders for the Republican nomination to run for President in 2016; however, given recent events and his already moderate stances he is unlikely to be our next President.

Mayor says Chris Christie, staff, threatened loss of relief funds By Marcus Hondro Hoboken - The Mayor of Hoboken, N.J. says she was threatened by Gov. Chris Christie's staff and he was behind it. Dawn Zimmer told media Saturday she was warned he'd withhold Hurricane Sandy aid-money if she didn't comply with a real estate project.

Feds investigate Gov. Chris Christie over Hurricane Sandy funds By Yukio Strachan Trenton - Just days after defending himself in a scandal over the George Washington Bridge lane closures, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie now faces an investigation into the use of federal aid meant to assist with relief efforts following Superstorm Sandy.

CNN/IRC poll: It's Clinton and Christie in 2016 White House race By Michael Krebs According to the latest CNN / ORC International poll on the possible candidates for the 2016 presidential election, the contest may be between Hillary Clinton and Chris Christie.

Senator Rand Paul: American voters want 'someone like me' in 2016 By Michael Krebs In an appearance on FOX News Monday night, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) almost announced his bid for the White House, saying Americans want "someone like myself."

Senator Paul knocks Obamacare, Gov Christie in latest comments By Michael Krebs Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) continued to pursue a fiscally conservative position this week, calling national attention to the costs associated with Obamacare and questioning Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) over Hurricane Sandy relief.

Poll says Clinton would defeat divided GOP in 2016 By Robert Weller An NBC poll indicates former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would defeat New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie by 10 percent if the 2016 presidential race were held now.

NJ Gov. Christie calls Small Business Administration a 'disaster' By Leigh Goessl New Jersey's Gov. Chris Christie is not happy with the response of the Small Business Administration in the Sandy aftermath and is making no secret about his feelings. In a speech this week, the N.J. governor called the agency a "disaster."

Six GOP 2016 hopefuls to appear at New York City event By Mike White Six potential Republican candidates for President of the United States in 2016 will appear at an event in New York City next month. The six include Rand Paul, Paul Ryan, Chris Christie, Marco Rubio, Scott Walker and Rick Synder.

Gay conversion therapy banned by New Jersey governor By Sami Zaatari New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie has signed a law banning licensed therapists from attempting to turn gay people straight.

300,000 denied health insurance in NJ due to Chris Christie veto By Yukio Strachan Trenton - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a potential presidential candidate for 2016, on Friday vetoed a bill that would have provided health insurance to hundreds of thousands of the state's poor who are currently ineligible.

Op-Ed: The Same Sex Marriage Debate in New Jersey By Erin P. Capuano The Same Sex Marriage debate from the view of a native New Jersian who's just a little embarrassed by their lack of progression. What does the future hold for New Jersey and the gay marriage debate?

NYPD and Port Authority police in jurisdictional clash over WTC By Shawn Kay New York - The Port Authority has decided to nix a 2008 security agreement that would have given the NYPD primary police jurisdiction at the new World Trade Center. However, the NYPD is protesting the PA’s about-face and is insisting that it honor the 2008 bargain

Chris Christie: NRA ad targeting Obama girls is 'reprehensible' By JohnThomas Didymus New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has criticized the NRA for an ad that attacked the Obama administration's plans for stricter gun control by targeting his daughters. The Republican governor of New Jersey described the ad as "reprehensible."

NJ Gov. Chris Christie renews demand of money for Sandy relief By Nicole Byerly On Tuesday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie renewed his call to Congress asking them to pass the relief package for Superstorm Sandy.

Mayor Cory Booker mulls run for US Senate, not for NJ Governor By Can Tran Newark Mayor Cory Booker, known as the "super mayor," is entertaining the idea of a 2014 United States Senate run instead of running for New Jersey Governor.

Chris Christie ignores question about Twinkies… for 40 seconds By Brian LaSorsa N.J. Gov. Chris Christie ignored a reporter’s question about Twinkies Friday by rambling for 40 seconds about Twinkies — and about Devil Dogs.

Gov. Chris Christie ends gas rationing in affected N.J. counties By Leigh Goessl After over a week of gas rationing, New Jersey Governor Christie announced on Monday that gas rationing in northern N.J. would end early Tuesday morning.

Christie allegedly rejected request to appear at Romney rally By JohnThomas Didymus According to media reports, Gov. Christie of New Jersey, who recently praised Obama's response to the Hurricane Sandy devastation in his state, reportedly turned down a request to appear at a Romney campaign rally on Sunday night in Pennsylvania.

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