Category Archives: Local News

Motion Filed in State’s Top Court Challenging Christie Over School Aid

NJ Spotlight published the following article on March 28, 2014. To read the full article, click here. Motion Filed in State’s Top Court Challenges Christie Over School Aid John Mooney | March 28, 2014 Education Law Center, citing Abbott v. Burke mandates, says governor can’t ignore funding formula stipulated by statute Gov. Chris Christie has… Continue Reading

Health Rankings for NJ Counties Reflect Imapct of Social and Economic Factors

NJ Spotlight published the following article on March 27, 2014. To read the full article, click here. Health Rankings for NJ Counties Reflect Impact of Social and Economic Factors Andrew Kitchenman | March 27, 2014 Hunterdon tops state while Cumberland is least healthy, according to RWJ Foundation, which says smart policies can improve outcomes statewide… Continue Reading

Trenton Superintendent Discusses Success of School Breakfast Program at Summit

The Trenton Times published the following article on March 27, 2014. To read the full article, click here. Trenton superintendent discusses success of school breakfast program at summit By Jenna Pizzi/The Times of Trenton on March 27, 2014 at 7:05 PM, updated March 27, 2014 at 7:29 PM TRENTON — State Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher… Continue Reading

State Assembly Budget Panel To Question Governor Christie’s Pension Cuts

NJ Spotlight published the following article on 3/27/2014. To read the full article, click here. State Assembly Budget Panel To Question Governor Christie’s Pension Cuts Mark J. Magyar | March 27, 2014 State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff will face questions from the Assembly Budget Committee next week about the Christie administration’s decision to change the funding… Continue Reading

Health rankings help NJ counties get ahead

NJ.com published the following article on 3/27/2014. To read the full article, click here. Health rankings help NJ counties get ahead Susan K. Livio | March 26, 2014 Monument Elementary School in Trenton opened more than 60 years ago, but its first playground — designed by students, paid for by grants and donations and built… Continue Reading