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1 min ago | UnionLeader.com

Sen. Sylvia Larsen: Expanding Medicaid is all benefit, no cost for New Hampshire

IF you could help make sure 58,000 of your uninsured New Hampshire neighbors get health insurance for almost no cost, wouldn't you do it? Accepting federal funds to expand Medicaid is common-sense health policy, as well as good fiscal and economic policy for New Hampshire.

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Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, US News, US Supreme Court, Chris Christie, US Governors, New Jersey, Jan Brewer, Opinion

6 hrs ago | Asbury Park Press

Jerseyans' optimism aids Chris Christie

While much of that rebranding was aimed at those outside the state -- with a generous amount of attention being paid to boosting the governor's own image -- it appears that some of that effort took root at home, too.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, Chris Christie, US Governors, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Frank Lautenberg

17 hrs ago | The Jersey Journal

Opinion: Super Community Blood Drive aims to boost N.J. blood supply

On June 14, New Jersey celebrated World Blood Donor Day to raise awareness of the need for blood and to thank volunteers in New Jersey who donate the lifesaving gift of blood.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, US Governors, Chris Christie, Opinion

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Courier News

94 acres preserved in Delaware Township

New Jersey Conservation Foundation and its partners today announced the preservation of a 94-acre property encompassing woods, hayfields, an historic cemetery and more than a quarter-mile of frontage along the Plum Brook.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, Sergeantsville, NJ, Hunterdon County, NJ

Asbury Park Press

NJ, Avon get $53M for Sandy waterway debris costs

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and a shore community will receive more than $53 million in federal reimbursement for the cost of removing debris from waterways after Superstorm Sandy.

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Related Topix: New Jersey

The Hill

Pallone challenges Booker to multiple debates in New Jersey Senate race

Newark Mayor Cory Booker has led Rep. Frank Pallone in every poll of the Democratic Senate field by double-digit margins.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Frank Pallone, Rush Holt, US Senate, Frank Lautenberg, New Jersey, Cory Booker

CNN

Better Care for People with Dementia: New YouTube Channel Helps Family and Professional Caregivers

People afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia have a profound need for harmony and often exhibit behavioral issues when they are experiencing internal chaos.

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Related Topix: Alzheimer's, Health, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey

WKXW-FM Trenton

NJ Senator Seeks To Expand State's DNA Database [AUDIO]

New Jersey already collects DNA samples from violent criminals, but now there's a push to collect DNA from others too.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, Prison

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Asbury Park Press

Move Over law signs finally go up in N.J.

Perhaps it won't be as iconic as the black and white image of Ben Hogan's 1-iron from the 18th... We're a little hard to find, but worth it.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, Gloucester County, NJ

Asbury Park Press

Monmouth Battlefield State Park visitor center opens

David Martin, the vice president of the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield, Dan Sivilich, the president of the Battlefield Restoration and Archaeological Volunteer Organization, Bob Martin, the Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner and Gary Stone, a DEP historian, cut the ribbon and let guests into the museum.

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Related Topix: Archaeology, Anthropology, Science, New Jersey, Weather

The Jersey Journal

Constitutional convention is best way to cut N.J. property taxes: Opinion

It will take a massive, grass-roots campaign to create the political momentum needed for a convention to rebalance New Jersey's backward tax system.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Jon Corzine, US News, US Senate, Democrat, New Jersey, Chris Christie, US Governors, Monmouth University

The Newark Star-Ledger

PolitiFact N.J.: Steve Sweeney claims 70 percent of New Jerseyans want marriage equality

Senate President Steve Sweeney, seen in this file photo, claims 70 percent of New Jerseyans want marriage equality.

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Related Topix: New Jersey

Asbury Park Press

N.J. No. 1 in cost to repair car

That was up 12.2 percent from New Jersey's average repair cost of $350.03 in 2011.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Jon Corzine, US News, US Senate, Democrat, New Jersey, Chris Christie, US Governors, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Texas

Fri Jun 14, 2013

TheBlaze.com

Confusion Overtakes NJ Assembly When Dems Seemingly Cancel Gun...

A New Jersey bill that could serve as a nationwide model for gun control is hitting a legislative wall - and not because of a traditional partisan battle, but because of infighting between, believe it or not, two Democrats.

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Related Topix: New Jersey, US Politics, US News

Courier-Post

Free fishing this weekend in N.J.

Anglers may fish for free this weekend, thanks to the state Department of Environmental Protection.

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The Washington Post

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Christie is a red governor who is up for reelection in a deep blue state . President George H.W. Bush was the last Republican to win New Jersey.

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Related Topix: 2012 Presidential Election, US Politics, US News, New Jersey, Entertainment, Television

The Paramus Post

New Jersey Voters Overwhelmingly Back Bipartisan Senate Immigration Bill

New State Poll Shows Imperative for All Members of Congress to join Sen. Menendez in Support for "Gang of Eight" Bill.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US Politics, US News, Robert Menendez, US Senate, Democrat, New Jersey, US House of Representatives, Senator Bob Menendez

NJ.com

Interstate 80 East lane reopened after accident in Hardwick Township - UPDATE

The left lane on Interstate 80 East was closed for more than an hour after an accident early this morning at Exit 2 in Hardwick Township, the New Jersey Department of Transportation reports.

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Clarks Hometown News Patriot

New Jersey Marks World Blood Donor Day

On June 14, New Jersey will celebrate World Blood Donor Day to raise awareness of the need for blood and to thank volunteers in New Jersey who donate the lifesaving gift of blood.

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Related Topix: New Jersey

Thu Jun 13, 2013

Patch.com

History to Come to Life at Battle of Monmouth Reenactment

Head on out to Monmouth Battlefield State Park this weekend to see the annual reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth.

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Related Topix: New Jersey