Steve Adubato: Only in NJ

Cerf’s Up: NJ Education Chief Eyes Reform

August 13, 2012

NJ’s education chief looks ahead to further school reforms. ...
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Rich State, Poor State

July 16, 2012

How is it that a state as affluent as New Jersey has such a striking level of poverty? Steve Adubato discusses the issue with Melville D. Miller, Jr., president and general counsel for Legal Services of New Jersey. ...
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Our Costly Public Work Force

June 11, 2012

Unions must accept a role in cutting state government spending....
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Serious Challenges for ‘CEO of Fun’

May 7, 2012

Christie sees expanded role for new sports authority chief....
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No Gas Tax…Now What?

April 9, 2012

Should New Jersey increase its gas tax—currently the lowest in the nation—to help support its depleted Transportation Trust Fund?...
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Candy Stores and Crusty Bread

March 12, 2012

More fond memories of growing up Italian in Newark—and beyond....
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The Man With the Plan

February 13, 2012

New CRDA chief offers vision for Atlantic City revival....
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Growing Up Italian

January 16, 2012

In Newark’s North Ward, it was all about family, friends—and food....
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Legislative To-Do List For 2012

December 12, 2011

Steve Adubato formulates a legislative wish list he'd like New Jersey politicians to deliver on in the coming year. ...
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Blue Acres: Now Is the Time

November 14, 2011

Jersey needs to make greater use of its program to buy out homes in flood zones....
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Serving Patients in Need

October 10, 2011

FQHCs play a key health care role in the state’s most poverty-stricken neighborhoods. ...
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Now That’s a Slogan

September 13, 2011

Tourism director claims ‘excellent’ reaction to summertime campaign. ...
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NJ’s Economic Forecast, Cloudy, With Few Bright Spots

August 15, 2011

The confusion inherent in trying to understand the current economic climate is as confounding in New Jersey as elsewhere in the U.S....
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The Legal Aid Gap

July 11, 2011

Budget cuts leave a growing number of the state’s poor without representation in civil cases. ...
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Eric LeGrand: Best of the Best

June 13, 2011

Steve Adubato admires the powerful and dramatic example set by genuine Jersey hero Eric LeGrand. ...
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Roll the Dice

May 9, 2011

Steve Adubato debates whether legal sports betting in New Jersey will add significantly to the state's coffers. ...
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Stop the Madness

April 11, 2011

It’s time to pass legislation that will promote action on shared services. ...
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Heightened Goals for Higher Education

March 14, 2011

Former Governor Tom Kean is concerned about the future of higher eduction in the state. ...
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More Than Our Share of Heroes

February 15, 2011

New Jersey Heroes celebrates residents who contribute in unique ways to their communities. ...
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Police Stalemate is Deadly Business

January 17, 2011

Public safety in our biggest cities may take a big hit if there are massive police layoffs due to budgetary shortfalls. ...
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