Category Archives: Local News

Hespe Assures Senate Panel PARCC is on Track, Despite Lingering Doubts

NJ Spotlight published the following article on April 8, 2014. To read the full article, click here. HESPE ASSURES SENATE PANEL PARCC IS ON TRACK, DESPITE LINGERING DOUBTS JOHN MOONEY | APRIL 8, 2014 Technology readiness remains largest concern, with recent reports showing only 70 percent of field trials were up to the task Acting Education… Continue Reading

Policy Experts Call for Easier Access to Healthcare Data for Research

NJ Spotlight published the following article on April 7, 2014. To read the full article, click here. POLICY EXPERTS CALL FOR EASIER ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE DATA FOR RESEARCH ANDREW KITCHENMAN | APRIL 7, 2014 Privacy laws and network of government agencies stifle flow of information that could help improve delivery of medical services in NJ The… Continue Reading

State-Controlled Districts: Acting Commissioner Hespe’s First Headaches

NJ Spotlight published the following article on 4/07/2014. To read the full article, click here. State-Controlled Districts: Acting Commissioner Hespe’s First Headaches John Mooney | April 7, 2014 In Newark schools, they are talking 400 layoffs of teachers and other staff next year, and the state-appointed superintendent is itching to waive seniority requirements. Camden’s layoff… Continue Reading

Would Higher Minimum Wage for Tip-Earners Help or Hurt Struggling Low-Pay Workers?

NJ Spotlight published the following article on 4/07/2014. To read the full article, click here. Would Higher Minimum Wage for Tip-Earners Help or Hurt Struggling Low-Pay Workers? Hank Kalet | April 7, 2014 An increase in the minimum wage for workers who rely on tips to $5.93 — which would make New Jersey’s minimum wage… Continue Reading

Mail-in ballots now available for Trenton election

NJ.com published the following article on 4/05/2014. To read the full article, click here. Mail-in ballots now available for Trenton election Cristina Rojas | April 05, 2014 Now that the city’s May 13 election for council and mayoral candidates can take place as scheduled, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello announced that vote-by-mail applications are… Continue Reading