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Death by a thousand cuts: The crisis in government services
Despite major savings from last year’s pension and health benefits overhaul, New Jersey’s state, county, and municipal governments and school districts will be taking in $13 billion less than they need to maintain services at current levels five years from now, according to a study by a blue-ribbon panel of former state officials and foundation leaders conducted for the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers. (Magyar, NJ Spotlight)