Category Archives: Local News

To close $10.5 million budget gap, Trenton school district plans to cut 77 positions, create 58

NJ.com published the following article on 3/20/2014. To read the full article, click here. To close $10.5 million budget gap, Trenton school district plans to cut 77 positions, create 58 Jenna Pizzi | March 20th, 2014 The school district is trying to close a $10.5 million gap in funding for this year’s budget, but will… Continue Reading

Trenton council tackles election mix-up

NJ.com published the following article on 3/20/2014. To read the full article, click here. Trenton council tackles election mix-up Jenna Pizzi | March 20, 2014 The city clerk will be allowed to hire assistance to help guide the city through the election process following a mistake where he told candidates to submit far too few… Continue Reading

Providing Financial Relief to Home Caregivers Back on Legislative Agenda

NJ Spotlight published the following article on 3/20/2014. To read the full article, click here. Providing Financial Relief to Home Caregivers Back on Legislative Agenda Andrew Kitchenman | March 20, 2014 A bill, S-841/A-1855, advancing in the Legislature would provide a tax credit of up to $675 to caregivers to offset the costs of care.… Continue Reading

Groups say state should send low-income kids to camp instead of year-round schooling

NJ.com published the following article on 3/19/2014. To read the full article, click here. Groups say state should send low-income kids to camp instead of year-round schooling Bridget Clerkin | March 19, 2014 Gov. Christie supports year-round school, last month adding a $5 million budget item to initiate pilot programs in some districts across the… Continue Reading

Rehab Hospitals Fight Rules Change, Cite Benefits to Recuperating Patients

NJ Spotlight published the following article on March 17, 2014. To read the full article, click here. REHAB HOSPITALS FIGHT RULES CHANGE, CITE BENEFITS TO RECUPERATING PATIENTS ANDREW KITCHENMAN | MARCH 17, 2014 Proposed changes to Medicare guidelines could force small rehab hospitals to close their doors, according to its industry association, thus closing off a… Continue Reading