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NJ Medicaid Cuts: Why Advocates Say Sherrill’s Budget Falls Short
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Health
Though Gov. Mikie Sherrill has a budget plan for 2027, local experts said it won’t be enough to alleviate the federal government’s cuts to Medicaid funding.
NJ Legislators Want To Pair Public Defenders With Social Workers Statewide
Criminal Justice
Op-Ed: Newark’s Young Voters Were Ready. The System Was Not
Opinion
New Jersey Public School Enrollment Will Drop 8%. What Needs to Change?
Education

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Hollywood Juice Shop Owners Bring Luxury Wellness Experience to Scotch Plains
Ameen and Roshonda Albany are redefining what a juice bar can be with Hollywood Juice Shop in Scotch Plains, blending health, style and community to create a wellness experience that’s as elevated as it is accessible.

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