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April 20, 2023

New Jersey Politics

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Top N.J. lawmaker scolds Department of Ed over loss of $3.6M in federal COVID aid

Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz expressed frustration that the state did not spend all its federal CARES COVID relief aid, returning $3.6 million unspent, most in entitlements that the state’s 665 districts should have received.

By Tina Kelley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Gateway to put bids out this year to start early tunnel work in 2024

The agency overseeing construction of the $16 billion Gateway Hudson River rail tunnel project divided it into four contacts, the earliest of which could start construction next year.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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To cover the cost of the Rutgers deal, don’t hit students | Editorial

Next up is the challenge to cover the costs.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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Christie slams DeSantis over Disney, says he’ll decide on presidential run in ‘next couple weeks’

Former Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday he'd “make it interesting” if he launches a presidential campaign as he took more shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Without a fare increase or more state aid, NJ Transit faces a $957M funding shortfall by 2027

NJ Transit's budget forecasts predicts the agency faces funding shortfalls starting in fiscal year 2025.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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People in N.J. still breathe some of nation’s worst air. See how your county ranks.

People of color in the U.S. were 64% more likely than white people to live in a county with a failing grade, the report showed.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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