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Education in New Jersey: Separate and Unequal?
For decades, the question as to whether or not there is an equitable education system in New Jersey has been a constant debate amongst policy makers for a myriad of reasons. Now, more emphasis than ever has been added to the dialogue by way of a report published last year which put the issue at the forefront once again with the question of why?
N.J. Legislature sends Christie bill to waive fee for veteran death certificates
TRENTON — New Jersey’s state government would be required to furnish free death certificates for veterans under a bill that has landed on Gov. Chris Christie’s desk.
My First Thanksgiving Blog
I have been writing blogs for months now, and it might be easy for readers to assume that I only write about serious subjects. After all, I feel that it’s my duty to bring attention to important topics that demand scrutiny and to seek aid for those who are mistreated.
Rape by fraud? N.J. lawmaker introduces bill to make it a crime
TRENTON — Imagine this: A man woos a woman to bed with tales of his riches, fast cars and a vacation home in Monaco. But he actually lives in his mother’s basement.
Or this: A seemingly wealthy widow convinces a younger man to sleep with her on the notion that they may marry and he’ll inherit her money. In reality, she’s broke.
Increasing Transparency is Essential to Instilling Trust
First printed in the Burlington County Times on November 16, 2014.
Voters of all political persuasions who went to the polls on Election Day consistently noted one fundamental flaw in government — they feel they cannot trust their elected officials.
Analysis: Is possible 2016 run behind Christie’s tighter grip on N.J. financial info?
Governor Christie won the 2009 gubernatorial election against incumbent Jon Corzine by promising to right New Jersey’s economy, fix a state budget riddled with debt and take on record-high property tax bills.
Legislative Roundup: Education bills advance
A series of bills addressing a variety of education issues in the state are making their way through the Legislature.
The Senate Education Committee advanced a bill Thursday co-sponsored in the Assembly by Troy Singleton, D-Burlington, to help provide greater financial stability for school districts on military bases or other operations controlled by the federal government.
A Salute, Well-Deserved
On Tuesday, we celebrated Veterans Day, an event mostly associated with media clips of (generally) older ex-warriors, dressed in uniform as they stand at attention saluting our flag.
Cherry Hill man pleads guilty to theft in romance fraud
A Cherry Hill man accused of defrauding a Florence woman out of thousands of dollars as part of a romantic ruse has pleaded guilty to the crime and now faces state prison time.