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February 22, 2023
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Dozens of N.J. towns, schools dump state public worker health plan after big rate hike, records show
At least 31 letters were sent notifying the state that the towns or boards were instead opting for private insurers.
By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Citing ‘disinformation,’ Murphy will not stop N.J. offshore wind work after whale deaths
That the state or feds "have not adequately investigated tragic whale deaths is categorically false," Gov. Phil Murphy's office said.
By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Should school students get mental health days? N.J. is considering bills allowing them.
The N.J. Senate Education Committee will discuss a bill allowing school students to take five mental health excused absences, along with other measures regarding student mental health, on Thursday.
By Tina Kelley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Support for abortion rights grows stronger in N.J., poll says
More than 6 in 10 New Jerseyans describe themselves as "pro-choice," 8 percentage points higher than a decade ago.
By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Education
N.J. is becoming more diverse. So, why aren’t there more teachers of color?
In a state known for its diversity, almost half of New Jersey public schools lack a Black teacher; nearly 3 in 10 do not have a Hispanic teacher; and more than half do not have any Asian ones, according to an NJ Advance Media analysis of state data for the 2020-21 school year.
By Tina Kelley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Advocates push Murphy, lawmakers to strengthen voting rights, make N.J. ‘most inclusive democracy’
Supporters held a rally at the Statehouse in Trenton and sent a letter to legislative leaders.
By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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