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Government

Jul 6, 2015

North Jersey casino plan unlikely to make November ballot, report says

Proponents of expanding casino gaming to North Jersey may be out of luck for now.

Jul 6, 2015

DOBI official joining NJBIA as vice president of health legal affairs

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association has named a former member of the state Department of Banking and Insurance as its new vice president of health & legal affairs, replacing Christine Stearns, it announced Monday.

Jul 2, 2015

Pondering life after O’Dowd Execs react to departure of popular health commissioner

To one New Jersey hospital executive, Mary O'Dowd managed to lead the state Department of Health for more than four years without making herself the story.

Morristown Medical Center
Jul 1, 2015

Atlantic Health, still pondering property tax ruling, bolsters legal team

Atlantic Health System is still weighing its options after a judge revoked the property tax exemption for Morristown Medical Center, in a ruling last week that could have major implications for hospitals and local governments across the state.

Jul 1, 2015

New polls show Christie has plenty of ground to make up

Gov. Chris Christie may now officially be a candidate for president after announcing his decision Tuesday, but two new polls released Wednesday show he's still trailing the pack of other Republican contenders.

Jul 1, 2015

Employment has biggest monthly gain in 2015, ADP says

Private sector employment grew by more than 230,000 jobs from May to June, according to the latest report from Roseland-based payroll and human resources company ADP.

Jun 30, 2015

Christie campaign’s finance leaders are who’s who in N.J. business

With his long-awaited presidential bid officially underway, Gov. Chris Christie has tapped a cadre of high-profile and influential business leaders to spearhead financing for the campaign.

Jun 30, 2015

Christie declares he’s running for president

Ending years of speculation over a potential White House bid, Gov. Chris Christie formally announced his candidacy for president Tuesday at an event at Livingston High School, his alma mater.

Jun 30, 2015

Updated State’s first Medicaid ACOs are approved

The Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers has gotten the OK from the state to form a Medicaid accountable care organization, it announced Monday.

Jun 29, 2015

Insurance commissioner to join AmeriHealth New Jersey as SVP

Ken Kobylowski, the outgoing chief of the state Department of Banking and Insurance, will join AmeriHealth New Jersey next month after stepping down from his current post.

Jun 29, 2015

Christie presidential campaign website up and running as Tuesday announcement looms

Ahead of his expected presidential announcement Tuesday, Gov. Chris Christie launched his campaign’s official website over the weekend at www.chrischristie.com.

Jun 29, 2015

Prime’s deal for Saint Clare’s clears last hurdle

A state Superior Court judge has approved the sale of the Saint Clare's Health System to Prime Healthcare, the last step needed for the for-profit California chain to take over the operator of three northern New Jersey hospitals and other health care facilities.