NJ Vindicator
Lawmakers press USDA for details on how food assistance cuts are affecting older adults
Expanded work requirements and a proposed elimination of a federal senior nutrition program raise concerns about hunger among older Americans.
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6mNew Jersey joins federal lawsuit accusing Dollar General of widespread overcharging
The FTC and 20 states allege the discount retailer charged shoppers more than advertised for everyday necessities, despite thousands of complaints and previous settlements.
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5mNJ appeals court upholds no-knock police raid
Judges rule that police had sufficient grounds to enter a Camden home without announcing themselves.
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3mFormer Hillsborough school worker admits stealing $156,000 through overtime scheme
The scheme involved a multimillion-dollar school construction project, with contractors paying for work that was never performed.
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15mNJ advocates demand stricter oversight of opioid settlement spending
New legislation would require municipalities to repay improperly spent funds and impose deadlines for using settlement money.
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13mNJ Senate passes more than two dozen bills, confirms 19 appointments in rapid-fire session
Lawmakers spent much of the roughly 45-minute session on ceremonial tributes before approving legislation and nominations with virtually no discussion.