SoJO 104.9 » Gov. Chris Christie

Raise in Minimum Wage for N.J. Creates Some Controversy [POLL]

Rob Acampora — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:45:50 +0000

We all try to look to make more money in this economy, and New Jersey may (or may not) provide some help in a raise of the state’s minimum wage. This proposed bill passed in the state Senate recently by a vote of 23-16, and now it is up to the Assembly for the next [...]

5 Names From N.J. With a Delaware Connection

Rob Acampora — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:59:42 +0000

Delaware is so close, yet so far away in so many ways, but you may be surprised to realize what well known Jersey people have a connection with The First State in some way. Being someone who worked for over 9 years in Delaware, I’ve gotten to know the state very well and have grown [...]

Is The Pressure On Gov. Christie Tonight in Tampa?

Rob Acampora — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:56:12 +0000

The fate of a political party, and the future for our governor may well rest in his hands tonight in Tampa at the Republican National Convention when Chris Christie takes the podium at the Republican National Convention sometime between 10-11pm. Listening to him on Ask The Governor this past Thursday night on SoJO, Christie seemed [...]

NJ Nets Final Night Brings A Legend in Pink – No Love From Gov. [VIDEO]

Rob Acampora — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:04:19 +0000

We all know that our leader of The Garden State has a unique blunt style that is rarely seen in politics, and Governor Chris Christie once again did not mince words as he expressed what he felt about last night's final game for the New Jersey Nets - which he did not attend but some legends of the team came with color!

Gov. Christie is A True Fan of Springsteen

Rob Acampora — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:23:22 +0000

Governor Chris Christie has found many ways to get attention for himself by just being himself - outspoken, no nonsense and unafraid. No doubt that yesterday's plea for Bruce Springsteen to play at the Revel Casino to help the Atlantic City economy and boost this new resort is the obvious thing to say, but there is passion in his words as the governor is a true fan of "The Boss".

Rowan To Absorb Rutgers-Camden?

Tom Morgan — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:59:16 +0000

Governor Chris Christie unveiled a plan on Wednesday to merge Rutgers-Camden into Rowan University. Apparently, this is facing some complaints. According to the Courier-Post, “The proposed merger was among multiple changes recommended to Christie by a committee that considered ways to improve higher education in New Jersey, particularly for medicine.” Do you agree with a [...]