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Oct 24, 2014

Sure, N.J. pays well compared with other states, but when you factor in the cost of living#8230

Rasmussen College has created a new salary-comparison tool that factors in cost of living, adjusting a particular profession's wage to reflect the state where the job is done.

Oct 24, 2014

Newark Airport lives down to its reputation for delays, analysis shows

Among the nation's busiest airports, there are inevitably delays, especially during the holiday travel season. And with Thanksgiving and Christmas 2014 right around the corner (believe it or not), the New York and New Jersey airports found themselves under the microscope as part of a NerdWallet analysis of winter travel delays and cancellations.

Oct 23, 2014

Summit Medical Group will develop cancer center with MD Anderson

The Summit Medical Group and Houston-based MD Anderson Cancer Center have signed a letter of intent to develop a joint, outpatient cancer center as an extension of MD Anderson's partnership with Cooper University Health Care. The center would provide an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to oncology care in northern New Jersey.

Oct 23, 2014

Turnpike lane opening delayed until Sunday due to weather

Drivers expecting to see the full benefit of the New Jersey Turnpike widening project completion this weekend will have to wait until Sunday.

Oct 23, 2014

Former casinos could be home to new Stockton campus

One of two shuttered Atlantic City casinos could become the home of a new campus for Richard Stockton College.

Oct 23, 2014

Advocates call for changes to out-of-network medical billing at Trenton hearing

Health care stakeholders testified Thursday during a second hearing in Trenton on the contentious issue of unusually high “out-of-network” medical bills that can perform major surgery on a consumer's wallet.

Oct 23, 2014

Voice messaging and media company launches social, sports apps in Africa

Kirusa — a New Jersey-based leader in voice messaging and social media mobile apps in emerging markets — announced Wednesday its launch of Celeb Connect and Sports Connect services in the Ivory Coast.

Oct 23, 2014

Booker, Pascrell talk with advocacy groups about bill that would provide training for in-home caregivers

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Passaic) this week met with advocates for in-home caregivers to discuss their proposed law that would provide training for unpaid caregivers who care for family members at home.

Oct 23, 2014

Federal government joins quality-over-quantity health care movement with 840M grant program

The federal government Thursday announced a four-year, $840 million initiative to fund programs that work with doctors to help them “rethink and redesign their practices” in ways that move away from systems driven by the quantity of care delivered, and toward one focused on providing coordinated care that improves the patients'...

Oct 23, 2014

Judge upholds OSHA citations at company’s West Caldwell location

A judge's ruling supports the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration's citing and fining a Massachusetts company over hazards at its West Caldwell facility that included bloodborne pathogens and lead, OSHA said Thursday.

Oct 22, 2014

Report 253M bond offering means upgrades to A.C.’s Boardwalk Hall, convention center

A $253.3 million bond offering will mean more than $100 million in upgrades for Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center, according to a published report.

Oct 22, 2014

State transportation chief Gas tax hike may be necessary

New Jersey Transportation Commissioner Jamie Fox, in his first public appearance since confirmation, made it clear that a tax hike would remain on the table in discussions to address transportation funding.