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NJ Lawmakers Press Ahead With Mental Health Service Reform
Some legislators, who initially were uneasy about process to consolidate oversight of behavioral and physical health programs, now look to build on the change.
Gap Between Rich And Poor In NJ Getting Worse, Census Shows
The rich keep getting richer in New Jersey and the poor aren't keeping pace, new data shows.
Injured Veterans Deserve Help To Come Home
Editorial
In this, the first week of 2018, one of our resolutions as a society should be creating a welcome environment for the men and women who served in our military.
Bancroft Unveils New Campus In Mount Laurel
Bancroft, an educational provider for students with autism and other intellectual disabilities for over 130 years, has officially opened its new campus in Mount Laurel.
Christie Move Will Force A Big Boost In Pension Price Tag For Phil Murphy
A small tweak to New Jersey's pension system made by Gov. Chris Christie's administration could create a huge headache for incoming Gov.-elect Phil Murphy, who will find state and local governments' bills for public worker pensions jacked up by hundreds of millions of dollars.
Making It Easier For Ex-Offenders To Make A Clean Start
Thanks to a trio of bills just enacted, expunging a criminal record can be done sooner and for a greater number of offenses, a particular boon to youthful offenders.
NJ Seniors May Someday Receive Property Tax Credits For Local Volunteer Work
New Jersey lawmakers approved legislation permitting towns to create volunteer property tax credit programs, as well as a measure penned in response to the death of a Medford resident.
Facing Large Financial Hurdles, Phil Murphy Sticking To Costly Plan For NJ
Gov.-elect Phil Murphy plans to move ahead with a long and costly list of policy proposals once he takes office, despite identifying signs of greater financial instability in the month since winning the election.
Governor-Elect Makes Historic Choice For State Attorney General
Gurbir S. Grewal, if confirmed by Senate, will be first South-Asian AG in New Jersey and first Sikh to hold position in any state.
It's Up To Parents To Make Sure Kids Get To School
Editorial
When the nonprofit group Advocates for Children of New Jersey reported last year that nearly one third of public school students in Trenton regularly miss more than 10-percent of their classes, one Trenton school had already leaped into action.