Springsteen Strikes a Nerve Again: New Protest Song Echoes From Minneapolis to the Jersey Shore When Bruce Springsteen releases new music, the world listens. When...

New Jersey has recently passed its newest state budget, a record-setting $59 billion plan that includes significant increases in spending and a series of tax adjustments. While the budget aims to address various statewide needs, its formation has sparked considerable discussion, particularly concerning transparency and the allocation of funds for what are often referred to as "Christmas tree items." These "Christmas tree items," or legislative add-ons, are hundreds of millions of dollars in spending inserted into the budget with limited public discussion and often with few specific details. This year, Democrats, who hold the majority in both the Senate and Assembly, added an additional $728 million to Governor Phil Murphy's initial budget proposal, alongside $1 billion...

Sample Position DescriptionsDirector of Public WorksA management role responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating functions of the Public Works Department. Public Works provides services such as road and bridge maintenance and construction, snow removal, infrastructure projects, maintenance of stormwater systems, and fixing utility issues. The Director is responsible for the administration, budgeting, and supervision of this department.LaborerThis hands-on position is often responsible for buildings and grounds maintenance, grass cutting, operating a variety of motor vehicles, including dump trucks and other equipment, snow and ice removal, leaf collection, repairing potholes, and maintaining stormwater systems. Emergency overtime work is sometimes needed.Typical Education LevelsHigh School - Bachelor's DegreeCertifications/Continuing Education ...