New N.J. Gas Tax Hike Plan Introduced: Patch PM

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New N.J. Gas Tax Hike Plan Introduced

A new gas-tax hike plan has been introduced as New Jersey lawmakers work to break a deadlock that has led to a statewide construction project shutdown. Get the details here: >>> Read more on Patch.

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Possible Tornado In N.J. Destroyed Farmhouse

• The National Weather Service is probing a possible tornado that destroyed a farm in New Jersey.

Motorized Wheelchair Stolen From 14-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy: Police

• One suspect was seen 'joyriding' with the $12,000 wheelchair, police said.

Thong-Wearing Drunk Man Head Butted Officer at Pizza Place: Cops

• A Madison police officer was allegedly assaulted by an intoxicated man during an incident at a local pizza place, police reported.

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