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State Releases Latest Performance Figures For High School Graduation
Graduation rates still top 90%, but only half of students are earning diplomas by passing both language and arts tests — others follow alternative routes
NJ Lawmakers Set Sights On New Effort To Compel Dark-Money Disclosure
State has agreed to permanent injunction against earlier law that drew fire from both sides of the political spectrum
South Jersey Students Get Civics Lesson In Push For Legislation Making Cranberry Juice State Beverage
Students in Erin Zarzycki’s fourth-grade class want New Jersey to have an official beverage — and have persuaded their local lawmakers to back their proposal making cranberry juice a state symbol.
NJ Lawmaker Wants Quicker Warnings About Lead In Drinking Water
If a New Jersey water company or utility discovers elevated levels of lead in its drinking water supply, federal law requires the information to be given to customers within 60 days.
Fine Print: New Guidelines Spell Out How NJ’s Equal-Pay Law Should Work
Equal-pay protections were revamped in 2018, giving New Jersey the strongest such rules in the United States
Murphy’s Plan For NJ Transit: Where The Money’s Going To Come From
Governor’s plan for boosting the agency’s funding relies on continued diversions from Turnpike Authority and Clean Energy Fund
N.J. Considering Diversity Fund To Boost Minority-Owned Businesses
Minority-led start-ups can face several hurdles to stay alive let alone thrive — even in one of the most diverse states in the nation.
NJ Lawmakers Revisiting Ban On Declawing Cats
The bill from state Sen. Troy Singleton, D-7 of Delran, would prohibit veterinarians in the Garden State from declawing any cat except under select circumstances where the procedure is necessary for the animal’s health.
Singer/Singleton Legislation Gives Back To Military Men And Women
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer and Senator Troy Singleton would provide legal help at no cost to service members and veterans. The Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved the bill today.
Singer/Singleton Measure To Increase Career Opportunities For Military Spouses Advances
Senator Robert Singer and Senator Troy Singleton’s legislation to waive occupational licensing fees for active-duty military spouses has passed the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.