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Murphy Sets New Direction For Tackling Opioid Epidemic
Governor outlines $100 million spending on range of anti-addiction programs to be underpinned by data and analysis ... and a pivot away from Christie-like media promos.
NJ Drug Overdose Deaths In 2018 On A Record-Shattering Pace
The list keeps growing.
The flu. Alzheimer's disease. Breast cancer. Colon cancer. Cervical cancer. Prostate cancer cancer. Homicide, suicide and car accidents combined.
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Children By Identifying The Signs Of Child Abuse
Every year in the United States, hundreds of thousands of children are victims of child abuse and neglect. One in four children experience child abuse or neglect at some point in his or her life.
A Renaissance Of Vocational And Technical Education
I admit it….I was guilty…guilty of being one on those voices, who for far too long tried to define the academic success of our children after high school by whether or not they attended a college or university. This thinking ignored the simple fact that while going to a four-year college is laudable, it is not always what is best for everyone.
Will Making It Easier To Vote Increase Participation In NJ Elections?
Among the reforms introduced by several bills: automatic voter registration when residents renew their licenses and a secure website that will let them vote online.
Hate Crime Complaints Are Up In NJ After Going Down For Years
Reports of hate crimes are on the rise in New Jersey after years of steady decline, according to new data released by the State Police.
Lawmakers Go For Hybrid Proposal To Expand Medical Marijuana Program In NJ
Plan is for twice as much medicine for patients, twice as many growers, and dozens of dispensaries across the state.
Get Ready For Massive Expansion Of NJ's Medical Marijuana Program. Here's The Scoop.
An audit of New Jersey's limited medical marijuana program will recommend that Gov. Phil Murphy launch a massive expansion of the program, NJ Advance Media has learned.
Bill To 'Stop' Sea Drilling Wins State Senate OK
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Sens Jeff Van Drew (D-1st) and Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) to help stop offshore drilling in state waters was approved by the Senate 37-0 March 26, according to a release.
Federal Tax Reform Means Slightly Lower Bills For NJ Ratepayers
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities sets new tariffs for water companies and gas and electric utilities.