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1. Christie's Red Tape Review panel recommends elimination or change of 16 ways state government operates
(N.J./State)

... in light of the phase out of "all-comers" on Jan. 1, 2009. This rule will be re-proposed with substantial revisions. Codifying the Process to Review Substantial Reliance Claims. DEP recommends letting ...

2. N.J. environmentalists seeing red over Red Tape Report
(Opinion/Commentary)

... right to comment. The Review Group recommends that the length of time of rules be extended from 5 years to 7 years. Extending rules up to 7 years undermines the ability of government to be responsive ...

3. Deadline draws near to join 36,000 New Jersey first-time homebuyers
(Money/Economy)

... IRS has prepared a Special Edition IRS Tax Tip 2010-05 that is available on the IRS.gov web site. The IRS recommends that taxpayers claiming the $6,500 credit for long-time residents buying a new main ...

4. Elder care: Communicating with elderly is often frustrating
(Health/Healthquest)

... reverse psychology. There are some people who will do the exact opposite of what someone else recommends to prove that they control their own life. We had to this with my oldest when she was a teenager. ...

5. Christie panel recommends larger role for towns in determining need for affordable housing
(N.J./State)

... Housing, which has overseen the state’s role in providing low- and moderate-income housing since the 1980s. The report recommends that the present need for affordable housing be determined by the number ...

6. Report: NJ Transportation Fund goes broke by mid-2011
(N.J./State)

... action most likely not feasible in the current economic climate. The report recommends the following: 1-Transitioning to more pay-as-you-go financing and stopping the practice of paying for maintenance ...

7. Michigan vs. Michigan State: The state of public universities in the U.S.
(U.S./Nation)

... than continue to pass on more costs to students, the National Governor's Association recommends that states leverage their investments to force universities to cut costs and increase degree completion. ...

8. Where to invest your cash right now in 2010
(Money/Economy)

... along with the munis of troubled government agencies (New Jersey, New York). While he expects "another round of municipal downgrades," he recommends certain states, like Virginia, whose economies are in ...

9. Paleo-diet: So easy a caveman could do it
(Life/Style)

... These foods, she says, are associated with a rise in heart disease, cancer, obesity and depression. She recommends eating more fruits, vegetables and fish while at the same time cutting down on saturated ...

10. Jeff Tittel: New Jersey’s economy relies on environmental protections
(Opinion/Commentary)

... team report recommends removing many of the protections on natural resources. Environmental cleanup, which transforms toxic sites into productive uses, creates thousands of jobs. And New Jersey is a ...

11. Wellness coaching study finds long term benefits for cancer survivors
(Health/Healthquest)

... other healthy lifestyle behaviors. The American Cancer Society recommends survivors maintain a healthy weight and engage in healthy lifestyle habits to reduce risk of recurrence, mortality, and other ...

12. Dismantle the N.J. DEP? Christie camp has environmentalists worried
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... for me are more troublesome. The Authorities report recommends gutting the Highlands Act, and the Economic Growth report talks about studying permitting at the DEP and putting it under an economic entity." ...

13. An environmental to do list for New Jersey’s new Governor
(Opinion/Commentary)

... economic future. Factor in all costs when judging the economic impact of environmental protection. The Environmental Protection Transition Subcommittee recommends establishing a new Office of Economic ...

14. Study: Less salt can lead to striking results
(Health/Healthquest)

... care costs. The US government recommends that Americans limit their salt intake no more than 5.8 grams per day to reduce their likelihood of developing high blood pressure, a risk factor cardiovascular ...

15. Assemblywoman Angelini grossly misinformed on marijuana reform
(Opinion/Commentary)

... should have access to marijuana for medical purposes if a physician recommends it." Nationally, a recent Washington Post/ABC News poll revealed that 81 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana ...

16. N.J. State audit of Atlantic City uncovers shocking government mismanagement
(N.J./State)

... audit recommends the city evaluate whether the funds should be transferred to other projects or the outstanding debt retired. The city's decision to outsource its information technology operations has ...

17. Rutgers study offers recommendations to prepare state prisoners to re-enter New Jersey life
(N.J./State)

... in the community, a Rutgers researcher recommends the DOC adopt a policy of universal re-entry preparedness during each inmate's mandatory minimum term and a reallocation of funding to increase skill-building ...

18. Christie's transition team issues 19 reports to reshape state government
(N.J./State)

... metrics has resulted in virtually no accountability for the DEP, or a method to assess the progress and the effectiveness of the DEP's programs.'' The subcommittee recommends several changes to the DEP ...

19. Some good/bad news about sexuality as 2010 arrives
(Life/Style)

... abuse, mental health, obesity as well as sexuality." Wagoner recommends the adoption of four major principles for this new Office: involving youth leadership and partnership from the beginning; guaranteeing ...

20. An urgent call to combat bullying in New Jersey schools
(N.J./State)

Commission recommends strengthening state law to protect children from bullies There isn't a moment to lose School harassment, intimidation and bullying is a common and serious national problem as ...