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Report finds decrease in mental health help for Black and Latino students
The report finds access to mental health staff in school has been declining for Black and Latino students since 2008.
Families left to find new schools as charters are denied permission to expand
Charter school supporters say they are unfairly denied expansion by the Murphy administration.
N.J. Supreme Court nomination will finally move forward, 18 months later
A Bergen County Republican who had been blocking Gov. Phil Murphy's nominee to the high court has agreed to allow the nomination to proceed
Harm reduction advocates gather in Newark to bring awareness to drug overdoses
The digital installation is part of the nationwide campaign to support harm reduction.
New York and New Jersey head down opposite paths to tackle traffic congestion
In New York, officials are backing a plan to discourage more cars from entering Manhattan. In New Jersey, officials are behind the type of plan economists say encourages more cars.
New Jersey won’t tax student loan debt forgiven by Biden plan
The federal government and some states consider canceled debt taxable income, but New Jersey does not.
Residents of Newark track trucks to highlight air pollution
More than 3,000 garbage trucks, buses, car carriers, and tractor-trailers drove through five Newark intersections Wednesday.
Car insurance bills shine spotlight on lawmaker ethics
Bills sponsored by Senate President Nicholas Scutari have been slammed by critics who say they will boost car insurance costs for motorists and enrich attorneys like himself.
New Jersey launches new student loan program
The loans will be available for up to 300 college students training for careers in information technology, health care, and more.
Case of embattled councilwoman shines spotlight on N.J.’s tough recall law
Any effort to recall Jersey City Councilwoman Amy DeGise — or any New Jersey elected official — would require petitioners to climb a steep hurdle.
Governor Murphy drops testing mandate for unvaccinated teachers, state workers
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have pushed for Murphy to drop the vaccinate-or-test requirement.
More tenant protections for senior citizens, people with disabilities under new bill
Lawmakers want to extend the time senior citizens and people with disabilities have certain tenancy protections under state law.