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How Much Will N.J. Federal Taxes Rise Under Trump-Backed Bill? It's A Big Number

WASHINGTON -- New Jersey taxpayers, who already send $31 billion more to the federal government than they receive in services, would see their federal income taxes rise by another $137 million under the House Republican tax bill, according to a new study.

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Six National Ideas Challenge Winners Announced

State and local leaders recognized for top proposals on education and training, entrepreneurship, social safety net, and other key issues to improve economy and quality of life. 

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National Diabetes Month: Taking The Initiative

troy-talk-diabetes-v3.jpgThe stark truth is that there is no cure for diabetes. However, unlike some diseases, diabetes is controllable. And not only is it treatable, but it is also a disease that you can have significant control over if you commit to a lifestyle change. Virtually all experts agree that if you take the time to become educated about the disease and manage it with diet, exercise and possibly medication, you can improve the quality of your life.

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Gusciora, Singleton, Lagana, Lampitt, Muoio, Caride, Mosquera & Tucker Bill To Toughen Penalty For Strangulation In Domestic Violence Cases Now Law

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Reed Gusciora, Troy Singleton, Joseph Lagana, Pamela Lampitt, Elizabeth Muoio, Marlene Caride, Gabriela Mosquera and Cleopatra Tucker to raise the penalty for the crime of strangulation in domestic violence cases has been signed into law.

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Murphy Names Transition Team, Signals His Priorities

High-profile appointees include NJEA president; Gov.-elect also appoints less well-known figures

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Singleton To Host Event To Aid Residents In Signing Up For Health Insurance Under Affordable Care Act

Event will help answer questions and guide families to a plan that's right for them

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NJ Spotlight - ACA Information Session

With the sign-up period for the Affordable Care Act’s “marketplace” health plans cut in half this year, just four weeks remain to sign up for subsidized insurance policies for 2018.

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Democrats And Republicans Warn Trump Tax Plan Will 'Destroy' N.J.

ATLANTIC CITY -- New Jersey's top Democratic and Republican state lawmakers agreed on at least one thing Wednesday: They're all opposed to the federal tax reform plans being touted by President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans in Washington, D.C.

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Honoring Quality Of Life

troy-talk-hospice-v2.pngIn honor of National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, Chief Medical Officer Stephen Goldfine, MD of Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice shares his valuable insights on this ever important facet of healthcare. We must honor the quality of life of every individual, just as we should honor those professionals that provide exceptional service everyday. To quote Dr. Goldfine: "Hospice is not a place –  it’s high-quality care that focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort and the best quality of life during advanced illness."

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Trump Tax Plan Would Smack NJ Residents And Prompt Businesses To Leave, Critics Say

WASHINGTON -- The Republican tax plan backed by President Trump would smack New Jersey residents and drive businesses out of the Garden State, critics said Monday.

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