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Gestational Diabetes: Protecting Yourself and Your Baby
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans. Diabetes is a major health issue both because of the dangers it can levy on your health and its growing prevalence across our general population.
How Democrats Can Deliver On Health Care
“Democrats need to have a positive agenda, not just be against Donald Trump.” How many times did you hear pundits say something like that during the midterm campaigns?
Federal Report On Climate Change Has Grim Warnings For New Jersey
There’s no sugarcoating the conclusions of major document. It underlines threats to health and well-being in the Northeast.
Independent Spending On 2018 NJ Congressional Races More Than Triples Previous High
Spending by independent, outside groups reached an all-time high of $49 million in this year’s Congressional elections in New Jersey.
Grewal Issues New Rules For How Law Enforcement Handles Sexual Assault Cases
Governor had asked for a review of existing protocols amid controversy over the hiring of a key official accused of sexual assault by another administration official.
Bill Banning Shark Fin Sales Advances In NJ Legislature
A bill banning the sale of shark fins in New Jersey waters has advanced in the state Legislature.
One-Stop System To Give NJ Seniors, Disabled Access To Medical, Other Programs
There’s now a single online entryway through which New Jersey seniors and disabled residents can sign up for public programs in one go. It’s called NJSave.
It’s The Time Of Thanks+Giving Happy Thanksgiving
Many of our holidays have symbols — some secular, some sacred — that capture the essence of the individual holiday. For Christmas, it’s Santa Claus and baby Jesus in a crib. For Thanksgiving, it’s a stuffed Turkey (and the trimmings) and understanding that the feast centers around a table of plenty shared by family and friends.
Our Obligation To Veterans: Provide Affordable Housing
As I noted in last week’s blog, I am a believer in our veterans. I am not only a believer but a supporter of our military personnel, and that support doesn’t end once they return to civilian life. Indeed, while the military was responsible for their members when they were on active duty, it is we, legislators and citizens alike, who must offer the support and direction they both deserve and frequently need upon their re-entry into civilian life.