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New Jersey Receives "C+" for Transparency of Government Spending [AUDIO]
New Jersey received a “C+” for online transparency of state government spending, according to a report by the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG).
Employers Asking Applicants for Facebook Passwords [POLL]
CONVERSATION TOPIC: Would you give your Facebook password to a prospective employer? Tell us Yes or No
Did you create a Facebook password that no one can crack? Are your posts and photos only available to your closest acquaintances? Make some room on that list for your future employer, in case a current trend continues to grow.
Job Creation Measure Advanced By Assembly Panel [AUDIO]
Legislation advanced Thursday by the Assembly Labor Committee aims to spur job growth in the Garden State.
Public Hearing Held on Governor Christie’s Budget Proposal [VIDEO]
The Assembly Budget Committee held its first public hearing Wednesday on Governor Chris Christie’s budget proposal for New Jersey.
Teen Suicide Addressed by Governor Christie [VIDEO]
Suicide has become the third leading cause of teen death in the nation. It has been reported that 60% of New Jersey teens’ suicide prevention calls were made to out-of-state organizations. Governor Chris Christie addressed the troubling issue of teen suicide Tuesday during his tenth town hall of the year in Ocean Township.
NJ Addresses Math and Science Teacher Shortage [AUDIO]
A bill approved in Trenton on Monday by the Senate Education Committee would address a shortage of New Jersey math and science teachers.
Check Your Credit Card Statement Lately? [AUDIO]
The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee advanced two measures Monday aimed at protecting New Jersey consumers from deceptive charges. Discussion of the bills displayed a few ways consumers could be paying more each month without knowing.
Where Does New Jersey Rank for Well-Being? [AUDIO]
According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, the emotional, mental and physical health of New Jersey’s residents ranks 29th in the nation.
High School Shooting: Is New Jersey Safe? [VIDEO]
Following a gathering of New Jersey education officials and school administrators, acting state Education Commissioner Christopher Cerf commented on this week’s Ohio high school shooting that left three students dead and others wounded.
Gas Prices Rise: How to Get the Most Mileage
According to most experts and elected officials, the recent spike in gas prices is a result of rampant Wall Street speculation and instability in the Middle East.