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The startup of internet gambling from Atlantic City Casinos is just a few months away, but the big question is whether the new option will impact sagging revenues, slipping now for seven years.

A rising star in the Democratic Party and a Republican former mayor won their parties' primaries on Tuesday to set up a campaign of political and stylistic contrasts as they seek to fill the final 15 months of the term of the late U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg.

The July edition of Ask The Governor touched on Gov. Chris Christie's new "war of words" with U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, an update on Sandy relief, Richie Sambora getting back with Bon Jovi and problems taxpayer refunds.

Consumer confidence is up in the Garden State.

With so much rain lately your kids are probably spending a lot of time indoors staring at a computer screen.

The June edition of Ask The Governor touched on Gov. Chris Christie's reaction to the United States Supreme Court's rulings on gay marriage, a new  $780 million federal grant program that begins in July to assist with Sandy relief and what goes into the decision to fly flags at half-staff. Here are the video highlights:

Embattled Rutgers University is embroiled in yet another scandal and this one shows no signs of letting up. Newly-hired Rutgers Athletic Director Julie Hermann is under fire for allegedly calling members of the University of Tennessee volleyball team, “whores” and “alcoholics.” A new report says Hermann was also involved in a discrimination lawsuit while at Louisville.

Governor Chris Christie confirms that he has had lap band surgery in an effort to lose weight.

The April edition of Ask The Governor touched on Gov. Chris Christie's proposed tax cut, security issues arising from the Boston Marathon bombing, the possibility of rehiring Tim Pernetti as Rutgers Athletic Director and some Jersey Shore musical memories. Here are the video highlights:

Governor Christie has been quiet in recent months on the idea of a tax cut in New Jersey but today he will announce plans for a new middle class tax cut.

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: This afternoon Townsquare Media NJ received a letter from members of the St. Peter's Prep basketball team in support of Coach Todd Decker.  In the letter, the players say, "at no point ever have we felt threatened or fearful in any towards Coach Decker."  They go on to say, "Coach Decker has nothing but our support and dedication."

While Governor Christie is happy to see the shore’s recover, he reminds folks that for many homeowners life is still very far from normal.