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Letters to the Editor for April 26

April 28 | 01:33 PM

Transparency, competition needed on drug prices

Virtua To Operate Coronavirus Test Site Only For High Impacted Willingboro

April 21 | 12:37 PM

Virtua Health will open a coronavirus testing center next week for residents of highly impacted Willingboro — the community with the most cases and deaths in Burlington County.

Can State, Local Governments Save Hundreds Of Millions By Furloughing Workers?

April 21 | 12:33 PM

Proposed bipartisan plan would save money by furloughing workers while ensuring they qualify for enhanced federal unemployment benefits

Bipartisan Bid To Boost Fortunes Of Sorely Needed Charities

April 15 | 10:55 AM

Lawmakers want to add New Jersey to list of states that allow state income-tax deduction for charitable giving

Black N.J. Residents Are Dying Of Coronavirus At High Rates. Here’s What Experts Say Will Reverse The Trend.

April 15 | 10:54 AM

Black people in New Jersey are dying at alarming, disproportionate rates after contracting the coronavirus, thrusting long-term health care inequalities front and center in the crisis.

Murphy To Sign Bill For July 15 Tax Filing, Moody’s Downgrades NJ’s Rating Outlook

April 14 | 09:38 AM

Governor joins seven-state group to plan coordinated resumption of normal activities across Northeast, cautions that ‘an economic recovery only occurs on the back of a health-care recovery’

Sweeney Backs Bill Expanding Workers Comp For Coronavirus To All Essential Workers

April 13 | 11:38 AM

Senate President Stephen Sweeney said he will introduce a bill Monday making it easier for essential workers who contract the coronavirus to qualify for workers’ compensation.

Coronavirus Exacts Greater Toll On Communities Of Color

April 13 | 11:35 AM

Medical experts argue long-standing, long-known health problems like diabetes, asthma and lack of access to doctors in black and Hispanic communities increase susceptibility to COVID-19

Pressure On Food Banks And Pantries As Demand Surges With Rising Jobless Ranks

April 13 | 11:32 AM

Food distributors hit by reduced donations, higher prices and fewer volunteers

N.J. Lawmakers Want Tax Credits And Tax Deferrals To Help Small Businesses Survive

April 13 | 11:29 AM

New Jersey’s small businesses could receive $1,000 in tax credits per employee and be allowed to delay tax payments to the state under bills before the state Senate on Monday that seek relief for businesses crippled by the coronavirus crisis.