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September 13, 2022

New Jersey Politics

Opinion

Educator: A little “r-e-s-p-e-c-t” will go a long way to resolving the teacher shortage | Opinion

A N.J. middle school teacher also recommends higher pay and legislative involvement.

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

Subscriber Exclusive

$26M federal grant will raise N.J. roadway that’s prone to flooding

A $26 million federal infrastructure grant that will fix constant flooding on Route 7, officials said.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Subscriber Exclusive

12K N.J. policyholders dropped their federal flood insurance. Rising rates are the reason, senator says.

FEMA said it usually sees increases in the number of policyholders following major flooding and decreases when there aren’t large flooding events.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Opinion

Temp workers deserve their dignity. Murphy can deliver it | Editorial

Time to hold the agencies and corporations accountable.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

Essex

N.J. mayor lied to investigators about illegal billing to get back at zoning officer, lawsuit says

Belleville Public Works Director Frank DeLorenzo, 61, claims Mayor Michael Melham has been retaliating against him for years, the lawsuit claims.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Essex

Plan to integrate schools, cut ‘courtesy’ busing roils N.J. school district

Some students are assigned a school based on an algorithm, which factors in parental income and education level, neighborhood proximity and sibling preference.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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