The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission has announced the dates and locations of two debates in New Jersey’s gubernatorial election. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno is expected to face off against Ambassador Phil Murphy […]
NJDOE Resubmits ESSA Plan To Feds
The New Jersey Department of Education resubmitted a revised state accountability plan to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act earlier this week. The revised plan responded to recent feedback from the US Department […]
New Pharmacy Contract For SEHBP & SHBP Project $1.6B In Saving Over 3 Years
A newly adopted State prescription drug contract is projected to save about $1.6 billion over the next three years in pharmacy costs for the state and local, including school district, employees The announcement comes seven […]
Governor Issues Line Item Veto Document, Speaker Calls Him Out
While the government shutdown is over, tensions are still being felt in Trenton. So, it’s not surprising that the Assembly Speaker isn’t too happy with several line item language changes the Governor made to […]
Garden State Gets Feedback From Feds On ESSA Plan
New Jersey was one of four states that received feedback from the federal government on their proposed state plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Unlike the prior round of feedback, this round […]
July State Board of Ed Meeting Brings New Members, Change In Leadership
Three new members of the State Board of Education were sworn in at the July meeting, as the Board named new leadership for the coming year. The Board also approved changes to current charter […]
Budget Deal Ends Shutdown On July 4
A last night deal between the two branches of the Legislature ended a budget stalemate late July 3 in time for state parks and beaches to reopen for the July 4 holiday. A three-day […]
State Budget Impasse Moves NJ Into Shutdown Mode
With a failure to pass a budget by 12am on July 1, New Jersey government shutdown for the first time in 11 years. The shutdown will continue until a spending bill is approved and […]
NJ Summer Meals Available For Kids In Need!
Tens of thousands of New Jersey students rely on school meals during the academic year. When school’s out, family budgets are stretched tight and children lack access to the meals they rely on during […]
Budget Committees Move State Budget Out of Committee, Bills Head To Floor For Thursday Showdown
The Assembly and Senate Budget Committees moved the FY2018 budget bill (S-18) / (A-5000), out of committee late June 26. The evening action sets up a vote by both chambers June 29, just a […]