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N.J. lawmakers clash over plan for public-sector pensions

Bynbender May 1, 2016

By Samantha Marcus, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com EAST BRUNSWICK — Senate President Stephen Sweeney defended his proposal to…

Bynbender April 29, 2016April 29, 2016

Larry and the People’s Organization for Progress have been on the forefront of advocating for social justice in education…

Bynbender April 28, 2016

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Bynbender April 28, 2016April 28, 2016

By Adam Clark, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com TRENTON — Three New Jersey public colleges have a “heavy reliance”…

Bynbender April 27, 2016

By Ryan Dunleavy In five years, the Rutgers athletic department could be a full-fledged Big Ten member flush with…

Bynbender April 22, 2016

By Nikhilesh De The Rutgers Board of Governors hosted an open hearing on tuition rates Thursday night in the College…

Bynbender April 22, 2016

By Jonathan Xiong A coalition of students groups and labor unions are working to defend public education. Rutgers One, an…

Bynbender April 22, 2016April 22, 2016

The New Jersey State AFL-CIO Labor Candidates Program has extended its recent streak of victories with the re-election of…

Bynbender April 22, 2016

By Daniel Falkenheim, Web Editor The Montclair State University Board of Trustees held their annual tuition hearing on Friday,…

Bynbender April 21, 2016April 21, 2016

By Kelly Heyboer, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NEW BRUNSWICK — Rutgers University should celebrate its 250th anniversary by…

Bynbender April 20, 2016

Linda Bradbury works in the Equal Opportunity Center and has been a long time union officer. She is a…

Bynbender April 20, 2016

Donna Tartza is a Physical Education teacher committed to being the best professional educator she can be. She is…