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More College-Bound Students Leave New Jersey than Any Other State

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Trenton NJ , Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean sponsors legislation, approved today by the Senate, to study why so many New Jersey high school graduates choose to attend college out of state.

“Too many of our bright and talented high school graduates are deciding to pursue college degrees in other states,” said Kean (R-21). “The ‘brain drain’ hurts our state. Most of them never return to their home state to help bolster our workforce, contribute to communities, and help support their families. This study will help us better understand what we can do to reverse the trend.”

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The three best WordPress Instagram Plugins to use for showcasing interactive feeds

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Currently, Instagram has over a billion users and is ranked as one of the fastest expanding social networking platforms worldwide. Today, brands of several verticals create their business profile on Instagram, which spans from fitness, cooking, fashion, music, and many more. Different organizations today switch to Instagram for vibrant images that better promote their brand and marketing message.

The reason why most brands prefer Instagram over other social networking channels is its simple application and use. Users can select an image from their Smartphone, edit it with a creative filter, and share the same online without getting connected to the computer. This format is quicker than other social networking channels. Also, the images used in the brand post look creative and classy. If your brand has a business Instagram account, you should leverage its features. Furthermore, if you have a WordPress site for your company, it is easy to use Instagram plugins to integrate both platforms.

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NJ Planet Fitness Statement on Gyms Reopening

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Ridgewood NJ, Below are statements from two Planet Fitness franchise owners in New Jersey in response to Governor Murphy’s announcement that gyms may reopen as of Tuesday, September 1st.

Hon. Craig Benson, former Governor of New Hampshire and Planet Fitness Board Member and franchise owner in New Jersey who operates 18 gyms. Governor Benson is a New Jersey native 

“Fitness centers are critical to the mental, physical and financial health for New Jerseyans, and we are grateful that Governor Murphy has announced that we can reopen with safety protocols in place. Throughout the reopening process, we will continue to collaborate with local, county and state health officials to ensure that our members can work out again in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, and our staff can get back to work.

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Parent Company of Kings Supermarket Accepts Purchase Bid, Files For Bankruptcy

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Ridgewood NJ, KB US Holdings, Inc. (“KB or the Company”), parent company of the Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market subsidiary banners, today announced it has accepted a stalking horse bid from TLI Bedrock to purchase the Company for $75 million. To facilitate an orderly sale, KB and its subsidiaries have commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”).

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One of a Kind Virtual 5K Adds an Ultra Marathon

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Ridgewood NJ, Brian Gatens of Ridgewood, NJ is an ultra-endurance adventure racer, competing in round- the-clock races involving trail running, mountain biking, kayak paddling, and orienteering. This year, with his race season cancelled due to Covid-19, he is re-directing his efforts to the Verizon Virtual Corporate Classic 5K! 

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Murphy’s Budget Balloon is Full of Hot Air & Ready to Pop

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Middletown NJ,  Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger (R-Monmouth) criticizes Governor Phil Murphy’s latest budget proposal as the state’s economy continues to sink further in the wake of unrelenting lockdown measures, colossal borrowing plans, and lack of effective cost saving applications pushing New Jersey ever so closer to Depression era fallout:

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State Senator Kristin Corrado: Murphy’s Budget Ignores Reality

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Totowa NJ, Senator Kristin Corrado released the following statement in response to the revised Fiscal Year 2021 budget proposed today by Governor Murphy:

Senator Corrado said New Jersey’s governor needs to tighten his belt like residents and business have done, but Murphy’s budget proposal is increasing spending, taxing, and borrowing.

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Governor Misses Mark On Addressing New Jersey’s Long-Term Structural Deficit

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ROSELAND NJ, Statement by Ralph Albert Thomas, CPA (DC), CGMA, CEO and Executive Director of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants

This morning, Governor Phil Murphy delivered his budget proposal for New Jersey’s new, nine-month fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) is deeply concerned that the proposal looks very much like the unworkable budget introduced six months ago — plus $4 billion in new borrowing — before the coronavirus pandemic decimated New Jersey’s economy.

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New Jersey Business and Industry Association ,”Governor Murphy’s 2021 Budget with $1.4 Billion Spending Increase Is Irresponsible”

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Business and Industry Association calls Governor Murphy’s 2021 Budget with $1.4 Billion Spending Increase Is Irresponsible:

“This budget simply does not reflect the stark reality of our times. Instead of keeping expenses low for our taxpayers, Governor Murphy is raising taxes to make New Jersey businesses less competitive. Instead of holding the line on spending, Governor Murphy has proposed spending $1.4 billion or 3.6% more than the prior year and $5.4 billion or 15.6% more than the budget three years ago before he took office.

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Governor Murphy’s Insane Budget Address , Borrow and Spend Like Crazy , Raise Taxes and Blame the Feds

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today released his revised budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 2021), including targeted cuts across State government, fair and equitable revenue raisers, an emergency borrowing proposal, and additional plans to invest federal funding received to date to help close what would have been a nearly $6 billion budget hole as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The plan calls for a millionaire’s tax, an extension of the corporate business tax, a proposed boat tax, and other small taxes, including a cigarette tax. The proposal also included a massive scheme to  add $4B in borrowing,

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4 Gym Strategies For Complete Beginners

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If you’ve just decided to go to the gym regularly, you might be overwhelmed with the amount of information you’ll find on the internet. Thousands of tips and tricks that are tailored by gym coaches and experts will sound great, but they can also be intimidating. No one can start working out without taking those few tentative steps at first. With how much people rave about different gym strategies, you probably will get lost and won’t find strategies that are more suited for a beginner. So, if you want to find out where to start with exercising, continue reading these four gym strategies for beginners.

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Bill reimbursing restaurant owners for ‘Murphy almost opening’ passes Assembly panel

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Ridgewood NJ, Bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick and Senate President Steve Sweeney, to reimburse restaurants that had spent money on supplies in preparation for indoor dining’s return passed unanimously out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

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You Can Walk from an Assault Charge but Not a Parking Ticket

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Ridgewood NJ,  Currently, New Jersey driver’s licenses can be suspended for failure to pay a traffic ticket or failure to show up in court to address the fine. The court notifies the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to suspend a person’s driving privileges until the debt is paid.

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All Animals Are Accounted for and a Veterinarian Performs Wellness Check at Abama’s Farm

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Wyckoff NJ,The Barnyard was closed on Monday for our veterinarian to perform a full health and wellness assessment of our animals to ensure their safety. All animals are accounted for.The Wyckoff Police Department has full control of this open investigation. Any information or questions can be sent to the Wyckoff Police Department. We do not have any further updates. We wish to move forward and get past this situation as quickly as possible.We are not accepting donations at this time.

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CDC UPDATES GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS

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The CDC has published updated guidance regarding school openings. The updated guidance provides additional recommendations for a myriad of topics, including ventilation, food service, and mask use as schools continue to prepare and implement their plans to start the 2020-21 school year. The guidance also expands on previous iterations regarding students with “special healthcare needs and disabilities” with a new section dedicated to these challenges. Schools may need to develop individualized plans for some students and staff, including those with limited mobility, those with visual or hearing impairments, those with underlying health conditions, or those who may have difficulties understanding or adapting to new routines. The information notes that some individuals may struggle with social distancing or isolation or mask use, or they may need additional visual or verbal reminders or assistance implementing the school’s social distancing protocols. The information also links to guidance regarding protections related to service animals.

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