New Jersey
N.J. unemployment rate dips to 9.1%
New Jersey’s unemployment rate edged lower to 9.1 percent last month. However, a separate survey shows employers reduced their work
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13 years ago
N.J. plans to trim endangered species list, protected land
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has proposed the first changes in eight years to the state’s endangered speci
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13 years ago
It’s not just firefighters and police officers losing jobs in Camden
Camden, New Jersey is pushing through its first full day without hundreds of city workers – including firefighters, and nearly half
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13 years ago
As police and fire layoffs become real, Camden braces
What happens when you lay off nearly half of the police in one of the most dangerous cities in America? Residents in Camden, N.J., will
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13 years ago
It’s a dark day for Camden, N.J. Today the city plans to layoff about 400 workers. Nearly half of them are police officers and fi
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13 years ago
New Jersey begins work on redistricting
The process of redrawing New Jersey’s legislative districts is now formally under way, even though the latest Census data isn’
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13 years ago
Community organizers focus on Camden layoffs
Church and community members in Camden, N.J., gathered for a day of social organizing to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday. On the e
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13 years ago
Camden, N.J., already ranks high in crime and poverty. Tomorrow, city officials plan to implement significant layoffs. They’ll cut
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13 years ago
N.J. school chiefs object to salary cap of $175G
The group representing school superintendents in New Jersey has filed suit to block a planned salary cap.
New regulations propose
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13 years ago
N.J. looks into expanding services for autistic kids
Advocacy groups welcome New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s intention to explore having every county in New Jersey develop special sch
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13 years ago
Camden Mayor pledges safety despite police and fire layoffs
On Tuesday, the city across the river from Philadelphia, plans to enact massive layoffs. Camden, New Jersey officials say they̵
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13 years ago
N.J. environmental building bill is now up to Christie
Legislation to encourage development of environmentally friendly buildings in New Jersey is awaiting action by Gov. Chris Christie.The me
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13 years ago
Christie pushes for charters schools, end of teacher tenure
In his first state-of-the state speech, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie said the state is improving.He outlined priorities for his second year i
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13 years ago
N.J. moves to regulate steroid use
A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation to crack down on illegal steroid use by police and firefighters.One bill sponsored by As
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13 years ago
N.J. votes to designate Atlantic City tourism district
New Jersey lawmakers approved a measure to create a state-run tourism district around Atlantic City’s Boardwalk and casinos Monday.
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13 years ago