NJ lawmakers push to fix veterans services after pandemic failure
A separate department solely dedicated to New Jersey veterans would allow the state to take better care of those who served their country, lawmakers said Monday.
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NJ decriminalizes HIV transmission by sexual activity
A new law repeals the NJ specific HIV criminalization statute, which supporters say will help remove the stigma around the disease.
Pressure mounts for workplaces to make COVID vaccine mandatory
Pressure to reach 70% vaccination threshold could push NJ toward mandatory COVID vaccines.
Plan advances to ban cigarette sales at NJ pharmacies
Legislation endorsed by the Senate health committee would impact retailers such as supermarkets that have pharmacies, as well as stand-alone pharmacies.
NJ close to ending 'religious' exemptions for vaccines
NJ's second measles outbreak in seven months may prompt the Legislature to tighten up New Jersey’s vaccination rules by eliminating religious exemptions.
Children were dying, and state health officials had no idea
The state is already making changes in wake of the deadly adenovirus outbreak in Wanaque. Lawmakers want to make changes of their own.
Revamping NJ addiction treatment — with 6 to 12 month of care
New Jersey Reentry Corporation suggests better coordination among addiction services providers.
Senator says Trump is on 'jihad' vs. NJ by nixing $166M benefits
President Donald Trump's announcement that he will send cost-sharing subsidies in the Affordable Care Act will affect more than 150,000 people in New Jersey.
‘Screen every single high schooler for drugs,’ says NJ lawmaker
Deminski has a different approach - leave parenting to the parents.
Why doctors are fighting NJ’s effort to limit pain pill prescriptions
Lawmakers and Gov. Christie say prescriptions are one reason why heroin abuse is on the rise.