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New Jersey Assembly Snubs Christie
Matt Katz, New Jersey Public Radio/WNYC
The Democratic Assembly flexed its muscle Thursday, opting to leave the Statehouse instead of voting on a bail reform package that Gov. Chris Christie called them back from summer vacation to vote on . . .
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Low-income New Jersey residents are more likely to make hospital trips that could be avoided, according to a new study by the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy The report may have important implications for organizations aiming to improve coordination and increase accountability for healthcare in low-income communities. In low-income communities that fit the pattern for excessive hospital visits there should be a greater focus on addressing social and economic factors that have an impact on people’s health, the report said. Read moreNJ Spotlight Daily News
July 31, 2014
- New Jersey Assembly Snubs Christie
- The Democratic Assembly flexed its muscle Thursday, opting to leave the Statehouse instead of voting on a bail reform package that Gov. Chris Christie called them back from summer vacation to vote on . . .
- Low-Income NJ Residents More Likely to Seek Healthcare at Hospitals
- Report’s author suggests Medicaid ACOs might reverse trend by addressing social and economic factors
- PSE&G May Ramp Up Energy-Efficiency Program, Dig Up Old Gas Pipes
- Possible plans for future, including bigger investment in 'Energy Strong' discussed during PSEG earnings call
- Learning to Fly -- and Fall -- at Newark's Quitman Street Renew School
- For a 12-year-old girl and her school, high stakes inside the classroom and out
- Poll: New Jersey's Beaches -- Still the Best, Second Place, or Third-Rate?
- Does the Jersey Shore still live up to its reputation, or have overcrowding and overdevelopment taken their toll?
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July 30, 2014
- Christie Cites ‘Cadillac Tax’ In Push To Cut Public Employee Benefits
- Governor: Obamacare tax would cost New Jersey $261 million in 2018 and $837 million by 2022 if health insurance costs aren’t cut
- First Responders Share Blame for Problems at Paulsboro Toxic Spill, NTSB Says
- Report assigns most responsibility to Conrail, but recommends changes in training for emergency workers, municipal planning
- Healthcare Groups in NJ Embrace Trend Toward More Accountability
- Eight applicants seek to join Medicaid demonstration project slated to start in late 2014
- Profile: Preservation and Resilience on New Jersey's Delaware Bayshore
- Meghan Wren wants to share rich cultural heritage of the Bayshore, and ensure that it gets its fair share of Sandy recovery funds
- Overpumping of Aquifer, Overdevelopment Threaten Pinelands, Report Says
- Problems already can be seen in communities in or near vast nature preserve, including contamination of shellfish beds
- State Education Chief Says He’ll Stick with Current Staff Configuration
- Hespe disputes state auditor’s assertion that county office understaffing violates law
- It’s Summertime, and Making a Living Still Isn’t Easy at the Jersey Shore
- Panelists discuss progress of economic recovery in the aftermath of Sandy – and the struggles still ahead
July 29, 2014
- Grid Operator Not Good to Go With PSE&G Transmission Proposal
- PJM wants to consider plans submitted by other 'finalists' in ongoing selection process
- New Poll Reflects Unease About Tying Teacher Ratings to Test Scores
- Fairleigh Dickinson survey reveals New Jerseyans not knowledgeable about Common Core standards
- New Jersey School District Attempts to Bridge the Digital Divide
- In Hoboken, giving laptops to junior- and senior-high school students wasn't a solution but the beginning of a big problem
- Nutrition Program Proves Vital to Lower-Income families, But Many Miss Out
- Health commissioner promotes WIC as way of reaching 40,000 potential clients currently outside of program
- Opinion: Christie, Sweeney Remain Worlds Apart on Pensions, Health Benefits
- Can governor and Senate president reconcile their separate visions and achieve meaningful reform?
- Explainer: ACA’s Impact More Gradual for Those Whose Jobs Provide Insurance
- As ‘grandfathered’ plans fade, however, more will be affected by new health coverage regulations
July 28, 2014
- How Astorino Angered Christie and Lost Millions
- Gov. Chris Christie found himself embroiled in a mini-controversy last week with a fellow Republican, New York gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino, after Christie said that the Republican Governors Association . . .
- State Auditor Cries Foul Over Failure to Fill County School Superintendent Posts
- Report says having someone at the education helm in all 21 counties is required by statute
- State Agency Presses Case for Drastic Cuts in JCP&L Rates
- NJ Rate Counsel seeks to resolve 3-year-old petition targeting utility’s excessive profits, lack of investment in infrastructure
- ACA Provision Returns Billions to Consumers, Harkens Back to NJ Reforms
- Insurers required to spend at least 80 percent of premiums to pay medical claims, or else return money via rebates or added benefits
- The List: Ten Worst New Jersey Beaches for Water Pollution
- High bacteria levels found at many of them may be linked to nearby stormwater pipes
July 25, 2014
- Mission Accomplished: Solar Sector is Stable, BPU Report Concludes
- Legislation passed in 2012 has done its job, review says, guiding once-volatile sector to stability
- Analysis: New Jersey's Economic Woes Go Far Beyond Casino Closings
- Rutgers economist says state is not positioned well to compete in new digital economy, and time is running out for full recovery of jobs lost
- More Seniors in NJ to Get Access to Home-Based and Community Services
- 'Miller trusts' will help elderly, disabled qualify for Medicaid services delivered outside of nursing homes
- Time Runs Out for Christie Plan for Lengthier School Days, Longer School Years
- Administration's $5 million innovation fund one of the casualties of budget process
- Raptor Report: Eagles and Falcons Continue to Soar Above Garden State
- More than 100 communities across state are home to at least one nest -- including Jersey City
July 24, 2014
- State-Sanctioned Deal Moves Energy Resiliency Bank Closer to Reality
- Low-interest loans could help keep power on at critical facilities even if power grid is knocked out of service
- Newark Civil-Rights Probe Mirrors Investigations in Other U.S. Cities
- Administration, state-appointed superintendent, will cooperate but keep low profile for time being
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