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The Christie administration is putting $300 million in federal money into the state’s Blue Acres fund to allow for homeowner buyouts of Sandy-damaged properties. The administration says it will give MORE »
»Bill Would Enforce Environmental Justice, Keep Polluters out of Poor Urban Areas
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A new measure could make it much tougher to add more sources of pollution to "burdened" communities.
- »Court Blocks State’s Latest Try to Seize COAH Cash
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Christie administration wants $164 million in affordable-housing funds to help balance state budget.
- »Advocates Press for Adequate Funds for Insurance Exchange Outreach
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NJ negotiating with feds over $7.6 million that advocates seek to use let residents know about coverage options.
- »Black Voters in NJ Turn Out in Largest Percentage for 2012 Presidential Bid
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NJ results part of a national trend charted in just-released report from U.S. Census Bureau.
- »Education Department Gets Better Grades From District Supers
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New survey gives DOE high marks for communication and special ed, less than satisfactory for helping districts fulfill initiatives.
- »Op-Ed: Looking Back and Forging Ahead -- AchieveNJ through the Lens of a Pilot Superintendent
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Best practices are key to successful implementation, starting with collaboration, communication, and commitment.
»Democrats Want Coastal Commission to Oversee Rebuilding of Jersey Shore
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For GOP, bill would just add another layer of bureaucracy, slowing push to restore the Shore.
- »Christie Sends Back EMS Overhaul Bill for Second Time
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Governor counsels 'prudence,' further consideration of how bill will affect property taxes, volunteers.
- »Online Charter School Hopes to Escape from Limbo
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State delays go-ahead amid questions about legality, viability of virtual classrooms for kids.
- »Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists Face Off Over Cosmetic Procedures
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Bill would prevent liposuction, other procedures from being performed in dermatologists' offices.
- »Did Faulty Data Doom NJ Transit Trains Damaged by Sandy's Stormwaters?
»Atlantic City Places Another Bet on Summer 2013
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Despite claims of yet-another AC comeback, skeptics wonder if the casino city can reverse plunging gaming revenues.
- »State Program Helps Replace and Upgrade Sandy-Damaged Appliances
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Clean energy office plans to keep enhanced incentives available to storm victims.
- »Opinion: The Next Challenge for Obamacare -- Finding and Enrolling the Uninsured
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An extraordinary outreach effort will have to be mounted to bring the benefits of ACA to many who need insurance the most.
- »New Jersey Birders Compete in the Other World Series
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In competitive birding, the goal is to "get" as many species as possible within a 24-hour period.
- »Rutgers Report Briefs Educators on Training for New Teacher Evaluation
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Mastering procedures alone can take up to a year, even if schools won’t have that long under new law.
- »Op-Ed: The End Of Upward Mobility
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Our current extreme economic division raises social as well as economic threats.
- »Democrats Decry Governor’s Veto of Early-Voting System
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GOP lawmakers says proposal’s too expensive, not needed because people can cast absentee ballots.
- »State Puts Squeeze on Funding for Open-Space Preservation
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New program is shadow of former funding, with deeper cuts to come in second year.
- »Hospital Charges Billed to Medicare Cover Wide Range
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Asking price for most–common procedure -- replacement of hips and knees – can be more than $200K or as little as $40K
»Democrats Hammer Rise in Net Property Taxes Under Christie
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But Community Affairs chief says systemic reforms, cuts in total tax rate are key.
- »Interactive Map: Breast-Feeding Rates Vary Widely Across N.J.
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State pushes hospitals to encourage mothers to nurse their babies, citing health benefits.
- »NJ High School Proficiency Assessment: The Run-Up to Graduation
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By the time they reach their junior year, students must have mastered at least the basics of algebra, statistics, biology, and essay writing to move on to that cap and gown.
»What's the Going Price for a Dune on the Jersey Shore?
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State Supreme Court takes up case on easements and "just compensation" for beachfront property owners along New Jersey's battered shore.
»Healthcare Leaders Envision a Shared Future
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Handful of conglomerates could dominate NJ providers in coming years, panelists predict.
- »Lawmakers Get Cold Feet About Campaign Finance
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Democrats worry that changing rules on financial disclosure this close to election could hurt grass-roots backing for Buono bid.
- »New Jersey Renters Getting Short Shrift After Sandy?
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Housing advocates address funding gap in post-hurricane aid for displaced tenants.
- »NJ ASK Puts Pupils’ Skills in Language Arts to the Test
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Students in grades 6-8 tackle two writing tasks, reading comprehension in 4-hour exam.
»Legislative Leaders Put Heat on For-Profit Hospitals
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Sweeney attacks Salem hospital for stonewalling union, Weinberg demands financial transparency.
- »Democrats Attack Potential Privatization of Motor Vehicle Inspections
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But Motor Vehicles chief says new contract pushes off privatization option for three years.
