>> after nearly 3000 days and two terms in office, gavi goverr christie gave his final speech of the day. it was as expected, i bet of a nostalgic look at some of the things he feels he has accomplished over the last eight years. our new jersey new jersey and's better off? >> the state of our state is very good and without question much better than it was eight years ago. >> an easy pass. have you checked your belt? you might want to check. you could of been fined $50 for

something as simple as not renewing your credit card were missing a dollar toe. that and sorority girls. there's a sorority helping young woman decide whether it is the right sorority for them. i am bill spadea. this is chasing news. >> after two terms and nearly 3000 days as new jersey governor chris christie today gave his last state of the state address in trenton. he talked about accomplishments, according to him, that he has made over the two terms. >> we have helped the private sector great 334,400 new jobs. this year, in 2017 that just past, 108,252 new businesses were created in new jersey in 2017 alone.

an all-time economic record for the state. >> an interesting reaction from the crowd. some of the lines got partisan a pause and some did not. rebecca down with our panel. folks i've been around in the past eight years. franklin joins us. chief of staff and district four. congressman tom macarthur, good to see. jeanette hoffman, good to see you. and bill caruso, on the other side a democratic strategists. it was interesting to listen to the governor. he went through his accomplishments and thanked people. the democrats satt down when he said we got the state moving in the right direction. >> for the speeches that is not necessarily uncommon. you see the partisan response. for this one you not to see a

lot of love. there are some bipartisan support and love on specifically things more middle-of-the-road. he gets a big incomplete on things. that's what you soften democra democrats. >> as a republican, i know he is made it hard for you over the past eight years to defend him, but my takeaways that things could have been worse. your taxes to grow but not as much. >> this speech is meant to be a victory lac left for chris chri. he's not going to talk about his shortcomings, he will talk about what he did to get our state in a better place than we were eight years ago. the job creation setting records in new jersey, where people are employed now more than ever. the tax cuts and economic initiatives. >> i give can go down or a lot of credit. while chris christie was running for credit president she was in

charge. >> she gets a lot of char credir working with corporations and bring them here governor christie was out of state. >> he did not mention the state house renovation of the gas tax, or the book deal. or the fact that he helped line his friend's pockets. a lot is missing. >> any politician as they're going through tomorrow will talk about the positive things they view i want to see. the thing folks are missing, he has been dealing with an overwhelmingly strong democratic legislature. things could have been better than they were. if democrats came along and helped out and doing things like going -- cutting spending. he had to work with democrats with stuff. >> look at atlantic city, a few

casinos now. big headlines are that other casinos may close because we have to casinos opening. only new jersey would to casinos, hard rock in the old level, that happen. >> jeanette makes a point that this economic record but you have to dig deeper. these jobs are not great jobs. we have good employment that people who are underemployed. >> we were losing 200,000 jobs. >> in a job is better than nothing. >> that we lag behind. we are more can economically to places like alabama and mississippi. >> on a side note, allison caught up with governor christie walking to his car. >> right place at the right time. sometimes it works out. >> it was great.

>> i have seven more days in office and then we will worry about what is next. finish first and then worry about it. >> here's a look at headlines were chasing. >> the status of the women from brooklyn is accused of stealing more than $59000 from sitting federal government and spending it on vacation and victoria's secret. 57-year-old pamela harris schemes finally my super storm sandy money. she was arrested and 11 count indictments. there's mud and debris on southern california we been six dead and destroying homes. there had to be 50 rescues. steve bannon, former chief strategist of president trump has stepped down breitbart after being ousted from the white house. that's a look at some of the

headlines were chasing tonight. >> big changes coming to the department of corrections in new jersey and in new york. in new jersey after pressure from the aclu, the department of corrections reversed a ban on certain books about racial discrimination as they relate to mass incarceration. in new york to change the rules with the pilot program on how inmates receive packages. for details will go to john. what's the story? >> an effort to keep weapons and drugs out of prisons in jail. a noble effort but doesn't go too far? the new york state permit of correction is trying to pilot program changes the way it receives care packages from the outside. the past was could buy food from local stores and ship it to the prison or jail. it would be inspected and delivered to the inmate. now the state you see once every item to come from one of six preapproved vendors.

inmate advocate say there are not a lot of choices for food options. the prices in some cases are higher at the commissary than they are at the local store. initially the selection of books is limited. they added a six vendor with a wider selection. it has some 3000 signatures. critics say do a better job screening the packages and you will be fine. also of note, in new jersey i went for the aclu and it's like to reverse the ban on a best-selling book. officials at two prisons in new jersey didn't want inmates getting their hands on a copy of, the new jim crow by michelle alexander. the traces have the war on drugs became away to find

discrimination. and how to unfairly send men of color to present. prisons in jail can ban certain reading material and i think it will cause a problem with an inmate. after the aclu started poking around officials back down and set it no longer poses a threat. >> that's bring back our panel to talk about this. frank, on one side i don't think there's anything to ban a book. >> it's a tough conversation to have. anytime were talking about these prisons i said and whatever will make the job for the correction officer safer. >> there screening the packages now. preapproved vendors? it sounds like corruption at its

highest. >> i agree in. that we need to make a prisons essay as possible for the correction officers. if you are an inmate you have lost some of your rights. that is represented about. however, you bring up a good point. what companies are they, who is profiting? are they making money off the families of inmates? >> advocates for inmates will say it's the correction officers with the problem you can get the stuff smuggled in unless you have someone on the inside. >> this is not summer camp, it's prison. their package issue, it's a financial burden to have this cost. but in some cases it could be smuggling contraband and

allowing it to go on. if we are going to go after this that scrapped it. i'm not sure what we're trying to solve. >> most of these are upstanding, outstanding and a couple bad seeds. but if it makes a present safer, if nice are getting smuggled in from families, then i am all for it. it's for the protection. >> we had more chasing is coming up. including the story of a devastated family,

>> welcome back to chasing news. i am stated. we have more show coming up including the weather. will check in with dan about the warm-up that is coming. wet weather is in our future. first, let's bring in allison to talk about easy path. have you checked your boat lately? you want to. some people getting fined as much as $50 for missing a dollar toll are not renewing their credit card. you got? >> if you haven't reviewed your easy pass statement lately, you might want to take a look. pass users are suing easy pass in the new jersey turnpike authority for fees and fines

they say are over-the-top. administrative fees doubled in $211,250, administrative fees can be charged for reasons including not updating credit card information. the director of public affairs says that fees and fines need to be fair and reasonable. >> i think we have gotten used to being charged too much. it is troublesome and problematic. i hope you get to the bottom of it. >> the complaint filed in december said the fee violates the eighth amendment, excessive find clause and a state law that prohibits profiting off of that. the increased fee is being used to generate money final to the state. customers want them to refund hundreds of millions of dollars to the drivers have been hit with a fee since 2011. the lawsuit seeks class action status which would affect how easy pass users.

allegations could result in trenton lawmakers investigating the new jersey turnpike authority. reached out to the new jersey turnpike authority for comment and they do not respond. >> let's bring back the plus penalty break it down. i am torn on this. you let your credit card expire, skeptical, you have to pay a fine. >> yes, but the problem here is this is an attorney putting together case in a client to sue for their benefit. that's what that attorney wants. i don't think this is rooted in good law. are these fines excessive? i don't know you can define that in court. i think it's excessive but people have to pay a fine for stuff. >> to boxes and that much will it cost a hundred across the bridge.

>> $50 for 2-dollar toll that could be a mistake oversight, come out. that sounds like a easy ripoff. >> look at how many people try to skim the tolls. look at how many people try to scam him. >> if you don't skip a told you will not fine. if you speed you'll get a speeding ticket. if you use your blinking you'll get a ticket for not using it. >> there are some people -- >> if i have a charge i will pay it. >> we have a user fee here and it is actually working. >> what is this money going to? is the case we need this money then go. i don't want have to pay more. for? >> we can whole show answer that question. things are being here. >> we went to check in with ashley who has a story about a family type who died while in the care of the groomers.

families devastated. there is an investigation. >> what started as a justice first, facebook page that went viral after the owner of a bulldog shares her dog died after a grooming appointment at this place and -- has to an investigation by the end and shea spca. >> i trusted him with my baby and i have a dead dog. >> daniel said she dropped off the dog for standard grooming and received a call message to go to the animal hospital. she told the groomer that the dog suffered from anxiety. let's consider the most is that the story changed three times. they did not tell her why the dog die. they certified the dog was healthy before grooming. chasing news has not been able to confirm this with the vet. >> my dog was dropped off like a

piece of garbage, dead. the veterinarian informed us that my precious, beloved it toggles the chopped off, dead upon arrival. once i got there no one from pet smart was there to speak to me and let me know what happened to my beloved baby. >> an investigation found another dog died around the same time. at the same pet smart. a third dog suffered a back injury. in a statement they said they were saddened by the death and that investigation determined proper policies and procedures regarding the care of bulldogs will follow. pet smart is still waiting for an autopsy to determine the

reason for death. they added that investigation found that proper policies and procedure for followed an incident i believe to be unrelated. >> we spoke with rosemary behind legislation to make sure douglas our license in new jersey. >> most important to the dogs because they don't have a voice. also the pet owners thinking that also going to be handled humanely and return to them in a safe state. >> rosemary foster pressure stock six years ago from a grooming session at a well-known pet chain. they are voted on in the first legislative session. i'm ashley johnson reporting for jason's. >> let's check in with dan with the weather. >> ) has been broken after in stock below freezing for two weeks. i saw widespread 40s. but whether a phrase below

freezing it can become isis response consumer. where wild weather again. high temperature psycho january storms on the increase on the left side of this pass. the system will be read on top of us. mild temperatures on the way looking for rain. is the day on friday. it's unfortunate how wet it will be. there's some concern about the pink strike as temperatures cool down to next or so and will keep a close eye on that. overnight it will be in the low to mid 20s but if you clouds overhead. watch out for the pay freeze. wednesday clouds on the increase 40s for higher temperatures. thursday november 50s despite cloudy skies.

the threat will move in thursday night and move and, articulate will return for this weekend as well. >> coming up, as a consultant for everything. there is a consulting business for young women want to decide what is the right sorority for t

>> it seems these days there is a consultant for everything. how about a consultant that have to find the right sorority to join when you go to college. the joined by that consulting, samantha is joining me. welcome to chasing news. >> you are in the business of advising moms and dads on what sort of their daughter should go to make it to school.

>> not exactly. it's not the main focus of my business. then each of my business is helping young women can membership to the sorority they want. >> had a you determine the sorority, the right sorority for a young woman. you charge $300 per hour and look at there were try. mostly you do on facetime and on the phone. how do you get to a person well enough? >> and freshman chooses whatever sorority she's interested in. my job is to help her have the best chance possible to get in. >> you are more of a life coach? >> correct. >> thank you for joining me. good to talk to. congratulations on your upcoming wedding. >> thank you. >> let's bring in our panel to break it down.

i'm joined by frank, jeanette and. jeanette comedy thing? >> that's entrepreneur. i was in this wording college, some of my lifelong friends are from that sturdy. it's an awesome opportunity for young women to join social skills and networking skills. the skills she is teaching these women help apply. >> in your parents pay the $300 an hour further. >> no. i did myself. but love coach can help with job interviews and real-life experiences. >> you like it's amazing let's get them into the right preschool first and every but they get the wrong sorority. >> i like the entrepreneur spirit, but having an image consultant could be well received. maybe they can use an image consultant. >> without question.

i $300 into kegs of beer. i'm troubled by this. i just think this is the wrong approach. will first talked about it i was put off by. she made a good point. giving women more confidence and having more presence an image, women or men putting your best for florida is a good thing. >> these are adults. anything? >> like a president i was a stable to college. i was a good american college life and do my own thing. >> you have to give her credit there. >> i work with interns and younger people, a lot don't have. >> i can talk about it for the rest of the show. i have to leave it there.

live from center city in philadelphia this is fox 29 news at 11:00. tonight we're following two major stories. 16-year-old boy shot in west philadelphia on the way to the hospital a nasty car crash. then there's a six-year-old cold case crack. a local radio host killed and the person accused of doing it is her husband. the story only gets more intense from there. thanks for joining us at 11:00. i'm iain page. back in 2012 police found april kauffman shot and killed in her linwood home. today prosecutors announced murder charges against her husband. dr. james kauffman he's accused of in a twisted scheme. our dave schratwieser is live at atlantic county with details tonight. dave? >> reporter: iain, this case sounds like something out of a made for tv movie. we had drugs,