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There is a lot of good news in the Advocates for Children Of New Jersey's (ACNJ) 2nd annual School Breakfast report.

Retailers are bracing for what could be a profitable holiday shopping season, despite a great deal of uncertainty. The National Retail Federation expects holiday sales this year to increase 4.1 percent to $586.1 billion.

A Monmouth County community is said to be the first in the country to offer a merchant property tax rewards program. Marlboro Township rolled out its new Shop Marlboro card less than a month ago.

More than 30 states currently have laws in place that require voters to present identification at the polls before they cast their ballots this November. In some states, a voter ID law has been on the books for decades. New Jersey does not carry such a law.

The "New Jersey Security and Financial Empowerment Act" or the "NJ SAFE Act," would provide 20 days of unpaid leave time to an employee who is the victim of domestic violence or sexual assault or whose family or household member was the victim.

The school librarian is much more than just a keeper of the book collection in many New Jersey districts. But, these "information specialists" have been dwindling in numbers, another victim of budget cuts.

Could there be a way to stop cancer once and for all? What if we could pinpoint the exact causes and do whatever we can to prevent it?

Recognizing the need to care for New Jersey's most vulnerable residents, Governor Chris Christie has announced a $10 million dollar increase in funding for the state's 105 community health centers.

A judge has sentenced a Freehold police officer to one year probation and fines for shoplifting flooring.

Citing historically low mortgages, President Barack Obama is pressing Republicans to back housing policies the White House says would help struggling homeowners refinance their debts and prevent foreclosures.