Tue May 08, 2007 at 09:07:07 AM EDT
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On average, the uninsured in Our not-so-fair State pay over four times more for health care services than insurance companies are charged for the same procesures. New Jersey has the largest gap and it overwhelmingly affects low-income residents.
In a 4-2 decision, the State Supreme Court rejected the appeal of death row inmate Brian Wakefield, whose argument was that his sentence was disproportionate when compared to similar cases.
U.S. Attorney Chris Christie, "burned" by the state on an early release investigation in 2002?
Eminent Domain was back in the spotlight yesterday, with Public Advocate Ronald Chen appearing before a State Senate Budget panel to argue why local governments should have to prove that property to be seized is blighted. Senator Bernard F. Kenny Jr. says such a requirement would "create a litigation nightmare in the state that will paralyze redevelopment."
Six people have been arrested this morning in a plot to attack Fort Dix Army base. Details are sketchy at this point and the link is being updated periodically. The accused are to appear in U.S. District Court in Camden later today.
Mainland homeowners insurance rates in coastal areas are coming back down to pre-Katrina levels, but those on barrier islands are still feeling the effects when trying to buy policies.
If you were unable to work due to the flooding and storms last month and were in a county eligble for federal disaster aid, you may qualify for Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
He may be in pain from the accident, but Gov. Corzine's poll numbers didn't suffer: he has a 58 percent favorable opinion rating, up from 53 percent in March, according to a Fairleigh Dickinson PublicMind poll. Open Thread Time! What do you want to talk about today, Blue Jersey? |
| Sharon GR :: News Round-up and Open Thread for Tuesday, May 8, 2007 |
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