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New Jersey's known for its colorful diners, and no wonder -- there are more than 600 of them in the Garden State, the largest concentration in the world. These independently owned restaurants, normally boasting extensive menus of individually cooked meals, continue to thrive in New Jersey, MORE »
»Christie Calls for Restructuring of Research Universities
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Governor plans to create N.J. Health Sciences University in Newark, merge Rutgers-Camden into Rowan University.
- »Low Prices Keep Natural Gas in NJ's Energy Picture
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Plentiful gas supplies and a warm winter mean rebates for ratepayers.
- »School Districts Sign on to Move Board Elections to November
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Breaking with century-old tradition, nearly 60 districts opt to hold their contests on Election Day.
»Global Warming Seen as Threat to Garden State’s Cranberry Farms
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Researchers have tough time getting local growers to talk about risk.
- »NJ Task Force to Study the Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis
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Advocates hope report will tackle access to therapy and treatment, work issues, and community services.
»Democrats Make Marriage Equality Their No. 1 Priority
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Christie calls for public referendum. Sweeney: 'We don't put civil rights on the ballot.'
»Developer Typifies Success and Uncertainty of Solar Sector
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KDC Solar looks to Trenton to stabilize NJ's volatile solar market.
- »Finger-Pointing Precedes Teacher Contract Talks in Newark
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With negotiations resuming, union, superintendent at odds over plans for troubled schools.
- »NJ’s Inner Cities Ready, but Waiting, to Formalize Medicaid ACOs
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Urban healthcare providers poised to reduce ER visits -- and share the savings -- once new rules are in place.
- »NJ Offers Help to Quit Smoking, But Health Experts Say It’s Not Enough
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Lawmakers mull tax on little cigars to help fund discourage use of tobacco.
»Christie Sets Path with Picks for NJ Supreme Court
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Nominations of two new justices is historic day for the state's highest court
- »Medicare ACOs: Coming Soon to a Healthcare Provider Near You
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Some of New Jersey's largest healthcare providers are starting to assemble Medicare accountable care organizations.
- »Opinion: What Can Environmentalists Learn From the Painful Lessons of 2011?
- »Senate Committee Holds Hurricane-Response Bill -- for Now
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Questions arise as to whether the BPU is already working on emergency response guidelines.
»NJ Loses Superintendent of Year to NY
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Cap on pay has superintendents considering their options -- and sometimes moving on.
»Can Trenton Find Funding for Higher Education Facilities?
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Christie and new Senate committee agree that college infrastructure gets failing grade.
»Should Christie Be Cutting Property Taxes Instead?
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The highest property taxes in the nation hurt New Jersey's competitiveness more than the income tax burden.
»Garden State Autism Researchers Get Boost to Advance Work
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New Jersey earmarks $8 million to coordinate and expand clinical studies under central site.
- »Environmental Coalition Moves to Block Natural Gas Pipeline
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Transco project involves drilling under Raritan River, source of drinking water for some 1 million people.
»Utilities Offer to Swap Open Land for Power Project OK
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Proposal comes as new hearings begin on environmental impact of high-voltage power lines through Delaware Water Gap and Highlands.
- »Study Finds Economic Benefits in NJ’s Paid Family Leave
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Parents remain in workforce, earn higher salaries, according to Rutgers report.
»Opinion: Profits and Wages -- a Worrisome Delinking
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Controlling wages helps businesses grow, but without wage increases consumer demand cannot increase.
- »Christie Vetoes Licensing Bill for Single-Room Surgeries
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Inequity in taxes with ambulatory surgery centers hangs up health department oversight.
»Revenue Shortfall Fuels Debate Over Tax Cut
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Democrats question how Christie can afford to slash income tax by 10 percent.
- »State Agency to Investigate Improper Billing at PSE&G
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Whistleblowers' allegations, if true, could lead to criminal charges against NJ's largest utility.
- »Keeping Track of Pills, Pharmacies Flag Abuse of Pain Prescriptions
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Early success seen in state's new database to halt abuse of narcotic pain relievers.
- »Interactive Map: Pinpointing New Jersey's Polluters
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According to the federal EPA, the aggregate toxic chemicals in NJ's air and water is on the rise
- »NJ Spotlight Editor Talks Politics, Policy, and Perspective On WNYC
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John Mooney Assesses Christie's State of the State on The Brian Lehrer Show.
- »Op-Ed: New Jersey's Comeback is Just Beginning
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We need to develop ways to solve core issues like infrastructure and housing.
»Christie Demands 10 Percent Income Tax Cut
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Democrats: Cut property taxes, not 'taxes on the rich'
