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New year, new health care laws in New Jersey
The new year signals new laws taking effect in New Jersey, especially in the health care industry.
How many? New Jersey getting unaccompanied minors from border
New Jersey received the seventh greatest number of unaccompanied alien children.
New York City mayor blasted for relocating migrants to high school
(The Center Square) — More than 2,000 migrants were temporarily relocated to a New York City high school, drawing backlash from parents and local politicians who argued it created safety issues for the students.
The migrants were moved from a tent complex at Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett field to the James Madison High School Tuesday night amid concerns that the temporary housing would collapse from to
New York City mayor walks back NYPD, FDNY budget cuts
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reversing some proposed budget cuts to the city's police and fire departments that had been prompted by the migrant crisis.
New Jersey lowers standards for teacher certification
New Jersey Gov. Murphy has signed a bill eliminating a requirement for teachers.
How much? Pennsylvania tax dollars support horse racing industry
Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry saw a dip in state subsidies for 2023 — but only a minor one.
Pennsylvania residents with student loans could get a new break
A new proposal suggests creating a state tax deduction for interest paid on student loans.
The truck parking problem in Pennsylvania could finally get fixed
Truck parking has been a thorny problem in Pennsylvania, and a PennDOT commission has almost two dozen ideas for how to improve it statewide.
Voters in New York and Pennsylvania could see abortion on ballot
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in 2022, which overruled Roe v. Wade, there were seven abortion measures on the ballot
Pennsylvania free school breakfast funding questioned
In August, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a spending plan that included $45.5 million for school districts to cover free breakfast for all students