Amid warnings about looming fiscal catastrophe, the GOP is attempting to use Biden’s climate agenda as a bargaining chip over raising the debt ceiling – even if it could hurt Republican voters... “Republicans unfortunately are not allowing government to function as...
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Upgrades buoy New Jersey with potential recession ahead
New Jersey faces the uncertain economic conditions ahead with historic reserves, a trimmed-down debt profile, and a slew of upgrades from the major bond rating agencies. The state has received six upgrades in a little over a year, including four in April alone,...
Two longtime Democratic senators square off in primary
Thirty years ago, Nia Gill joined the Legislature after winning election as a Democratic assemblywoman in the Essex County-based 27th District on Sen. Dick Codey’s ticket. The pair ran together until 2001, when Gill’s home was moved into the 34th District and she ran...
People who knew someone ill with or who died from COVID-19 are more likely to get COVID-19 vaccine
The article "Association of death or illness from COVID-19 among family and friends on vaccine uptake within four months of the Emergency Use Authorization. Findings from a national survey in the United States" written by Saurabh Kalra, Deepak Kalra, Irina Grafova,...
What if the road from Tuckerton to Atlantic City was built?
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — Today, it's a nearly untouched portion of New Jersey, but it could have been filled with houses, lagoons, businesses and the constant hum of human activity during the summer. Narrow Great Bay Boulevard, also known as Seven Bridges Road,...
How public libraries help people find jobs
Public libraries across the country do more than lend books. They’re a community lifeline, providing dozens of social services to the public, including disaster assistance, telehealth access, tutoring and job guidance. Every state in the country has libraries that...
In NJ, progressives mobilize against ‘right-wing extremism’ on sex ed, LGBTQ school policies
Some of New Jersey’s most powerful political fundraisers and an increasingly organized wave of progressive parents and activists are working to defend the state’s controversial sex education standards, LGBTQ-centric curricula and diversity initiatives they say...
Many Young Voters Bitter Over Biden’s Support of Willow Oil Drilling
WASHINGTON — In the past three weeks, President Biden’s administration has proposed regulations to speed the transition to electric vehicles, committed $1 billion to help poor countries fight climate change and prepared what could be the first limits on greenhouse gas...
Stamato Commentary for National Library Week: Books should be celebrated, not banned
By Linda Stamato Across the nation, folks are using the power of the state to limit access to books, pressuring libraries to take books out of circulation. Indeed, removing books from libraries has nearly doubled since 2021! And school boards continue to face demands...
Barchi’s Foundations of Medical Ethics and Policy course is “a fantastic interdisciplinary learning experience.”
We find ourselves again amid course registration season — some already have their classes picked out, while others are still scrambling on Course Schedule Planner. Whether you're registering for your first or final semester, Rutgers offers an endless selection of...
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Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesIn-Person Session August 27th The Bloustein School is hosting the annual undergraduate student orientation for new majors on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Newly enrolled direct-admit students in Planning and Public Policy, […]
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