October 1, 2025

Health #1

New Jersey community colleges launch statewide fundraising campaign as 39% of students report food insecurity and federal SNAP cuts threaten additional aid.

Trump tax bill this summer is reducing funds available via SNAP.

SOURCE: NJ Spotlight News

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Economy #2

New Jersey’s ANCHOR property tax relief program pays up to $1,750 to homeowners earning under $250,000, with automatic enrollment for most residents and applications open until Oct. 31.

Payments typically arrive within 90 days

SOURCE: Cherry Hill Courier Post

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Education #3

New Jersey pays school districts only 60% of the special education reimbursements state law requires as costs surge 55% for out-of-district placements, prompting task force bill.

17% of NJ children need special education programs

SOURCE: NJ Spotlight News

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Education #4

Newark school board rejects Superintendent Roger León’s contract extension to 2030 after five-hour hearing on student achievement gaps, racism concerns, and transparency demands.

Vote failed 4-0 with 2 recusals and an absent voter.

SOURCE: Chalkbeat

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Education #5

New Jersey requires K-12 schools to teach Latino and Hispanic history starting in 2026-2027 school year, joining mandates on Black, LGBT, and Holocaust education.

Vote Clears NJ Senate Unanimously

SOURCE: The New Jersey Monitor

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Education #6

Passaic County approves first use of 2024 law letting school districts bypass voters, guaranteeing $44.9 million in bonds for Little Falls expansions.

Class sizes up 40% in only 5 years

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com

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Transportation #7

Trump freezes funding for Gateway, Hudson Tunnel project.

$16 billion frozen because of "DEI" fears

SOURCE: New Jersey Monitor

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