- May 14, 2013
- »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?
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- May 13, 2013
»Atlantic City Places Another Bet on Summer 2013-
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.
- May 10, 2013
- »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-
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.
- May 9, 2013
»What's the Going Price for a Dune on the Jersey Shore?-
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-
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.
- May 8, 2013
»Legislative Leaders Put Heat on For-Profit Hospitals-
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.
- »For Garden State Honey Bees, Life Can Be Less Than Sweet
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Pesticides, mites, colony collapse take their toll on state's shrinking swarms.
- »Opinion: If the Future Runs on Batteries, Will They Be Made in New Jersey?
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Innovative energy storage systems can mean a greener, more affordable future -- and a new role for NJ's advanced R&D.
- »NJ Ask Testing: Moving on to Middle-School Math
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For middle-school students -- as well as their parents -- math can be a bit of a mystery.
- May 7, 2013
- »State Starts to Shy Away From Subsidizing Natural-Gas Power Plants
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Controversial plan for ratepayer subsidies tied up in court, could ultimately leave consumers on hook for billions.
- »NJ Needs to Step Up Future Funding for Higher Education, University Presidents Warn
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State's colleges educating 55,000 more students with $303 million less state money than in 2006.
- »Making Sure Criminals Can’t Escape Facing Victims in Court
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Bill prompted by killer’s attempt to skip sentencing hearing would mandate attendance.
- »Local Hospital Tax Would Help Urban Facilities Qualify for More Medicaid
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Suburban and rural hospitals argue that bill would set bad precedent.
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