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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.

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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.

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Editorial

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.

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My Secret New Year’s Resolution

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This is an odd time for the calendar. We’re heading toward the close of the year, usually evidenced by a slower work pace and a more relaxed atmosphere, both in social touches and the tempo of daily activities.

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MAKING SURE THE NEW ADMINISTRATION IS SAVVY ABOUT SMART GROWTH

In its recent report, New Jersey Future argues that smart growth makes the most economic sense

The election of a new governor is a time when organizations of all sorts look to regroup and re-examine their priorities, set new goals, and determine how to best direct their efforts to try to achieve their aims. For some, the new administration’s priorities align with their own and success may be relatively easy. For others, it may be impossible to achieve goals that run counter to the new governor’s.

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RISING HEALTHCARE COSTS AMONG CHALLENGES FOR MURPHY ADMINISTRATION

Some experts argue that New Jersey should consider rate setting to stabilize costs and create a more sustainable system

Protecting, or even expanding, access to healthcare has become a public priority in recent years, forcing policymakers to grapple with a number of complex factors, including a vexing and dependable trend: the growing cost of care itself.

 

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Singleton, Tucker, Lampitt, Johnson & Danielsen Bill To Establish Pilot Program To Help Vets Modify Homes Goes To Governor

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Cleopatra Tucker, Pamela Lampitt, Gordon Johnson and Joseph Danielsen to assist with the cost of housing modification for veterans was approved 37-0 Monday by the Senate, giving it final legislative approval.

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Singleton & Schaer Legislation To Conduct Pension System ‘Stress Tests,’ Monitor Investment Management Fees Heads To Governor

Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Troy Singleton and Gary Schaer to monitor the long-term health of the state's numerous public employee pension systems and track fees paid to outside investment managers is headed to the governor's desk after receiving final legislative approval from the Senate on Monday. 

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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.

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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.

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