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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey won’t be renewing any of its current health insurance plans for individuals and small groups in 2014, citing tight deadlines and minimal benefits that would come from extending the plans. But a loophole will still allow people to renew their coverage before the end of the month by applying for early renewals of their policies. Read moreNJ Spotlight Daily News
December 11, 2013
- Democratic Lawmakers Want NJ Back In Regional Clean-Air Initiatives
- Proposed constitutional amendments would let voters decide if state should participate in multistate antipollution programs
- Cooperation, Not Strife, Marks Talks on Control of Newark Schools
- While teachers and officials squabble, state prepares quietly to return some fiscal power to local board
- Bill Seeks to Ensure Compassionate, Appropriate Response to Stillbirths
- State medical board concerned that proposal would constitute an unfunded mandate
- The Passing of Richard Sullivan: The End of an Era in the Garden State
- The first commissioner of the state DEP was the father of the environmental movement in New Jersey -- and a hero to many
- Horizon Decides Against Renewing Small-Group, Individual Insurance Plans
- But loophole in state law gives policy holders option of early renewal of policies by December 31 deadline
- Profile: Fledgling Ecotourism Promoter Isn't Strictly for the Birds
- Pete Dunne, long-time head of Cape May Bird Observatory, wants to take NJ's natural treasures to the world
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December 10, 2013
- New Era of Cooperation in Newark Schools Gives Way to Animosity
- One year after celebrated signing of teacher contract, national union president charges officials have reneged on promises
- Administration Takes a Pass on Multistate Petition to Fight 'Upwind' Air Pollution
- Signers lobby EPA to require states south and west of region to cut down on emissions within their borders
- Action Urged to Inform Parents About Whooping Cough Prevention
- Pediatricians urge pregnant women to be vaccinated, while opponents allege dangers
- Assessing Gun-Control Legislation in New Jersey: A Moving Target
- Some of the more ambitious bills to help fight gun violence have been vetoed or are stalled in committee
- Explainer: Impact of Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Becoming Evident in Schools
- New statistics show legislation has made a difference – but challenges remain
- Heroin Use, Fatal Overdoses Plague Towns in Ocean County
- Easy availability takes grim toll as number of deaths is more than double last year’s total
December 9, 2013
- Accountable Care Organization's Innovative Approach Gets Results
- Hackensack ACO is first in NJ to gain accreditation for taking steps to cut costs while still improving quality of care
- The List: Ten NJ Communities Still Struggling to Recover From Sandy
- Residents across the central and southern parts of the state are still waiting to get on with their lives
- Senate, Assembly Democrats Disagree Over Open-Space Preservation
- Parting of ways could ultimately put state's remaining undeveloped land in jeopardy
- Bill Would Ratchet Up Repercussions for Cyber-Bullies in Schools
- Legislation seeks to criminalize online harassment, require kids and their parents to attend counseling
- NJ Birders Stunned by Influx of Snowy Owls from Arctic Regions
- Bird-watchers and general public warned to keep their distance, since birds may be underfed and overstressed from long journey south
- Pallone Says Congress Doing Nothing About Sea-Level Rise, Blames Tea Party
- Nonprofit group releases survey showing NJ voters want state and federal governments to get more involved in planning for climate change
December 6, 2013
- In Second Year of Anti-Bullying Act, Reports Drop Sharply in NJ Schools
- Latest data indicates fewer incidents of bullying and harassment, shows districts take different approaches to problems
- Day of Reckoning Looms for Disputed Plan for Offshore Wind Farm
- BPU’s steadfast opposition to may sink project proposed off Jersey coast at Atlantic City
- South Jersey Residents Happier, More Economically Equal Than Most in NJ
- Rutgers researcher finds nature, small towns and nearby urban opportunities make region a happy place to live
- Interactive Map: Counting the Homeless Population in New Jersey
- Annual survey shows 8 percent decline in numbers but thousands still live on streets or in shelters
- ACLU-NJ Joins Suit Against Feds, Seeks Facts About Foreclosures
- Did government agency threaten to move against towns that use eminent domain to help residents avoid foreclosure?
- Insurers Face Tough Decisions on Whether to Extend Health Plans
- Lawsuits could be filed by patients left without coverage guaranteed by ACA
December 5, 2013
- NJ High-School Graduation Rate Rises Slightly Once Again
- Interpreting numbers may soon prove problematic amid looming changes in criteria for earning diploma
- Legislation Seeks to Break Logjam Delaying Solar Grid-Supply Projects
- Lawmakers side with developers who have filed lawsuit against Board of Public Utilities
- Fine Print: Newark and Charters Set Up Universal Enrollment System
- Landmark agreement would give preference to high-needs students picking their schools
- Report Calls on State to Help Consumers Sort Out Obamacare Options
- New Jersey should also supplement federal subsidies with ones of its own to make health insurance more affordable, according to author
- Poll: Is Christie Blowing Smoke About Medical Marijuana?
- What do advocates of medical marijuana really want? Across-the-board legalization -- or so the governor says
December 4, 2013
- New Rules Continue Shift in What State Requires for Educator Training
- Education department updates guidelines for devising professional development plans for teachers and administrators
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