Around Bloomfield: Budgets + Rent Control + College Partnership

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Politics/Government:

NJ Proposed Budget Inspires Debate: 'Affordable For Who?'

NJ Drivers With Autism May Get To List Diagnosis On Their License

Deal Reached On Montclair 'Rent Control 2.0': See The Details

Activists To Lead Million People's March For Voting Rights In Essex County

West Orange School Budget Has Tax Hike, Despite State Aid Boost

Livingston Schools To Get Increase In State Aid In Next Budget

Montclair Proposed Town Budget Has $100 Average Tax Hike

Bloomfield School Budget Is Shaping Up: Here's What To Know

Maplewood Teachers Union And Schools Reach Agreement

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

NJ Issues Landmark Wave Of Marijuana Business Licenses

Newark Infant Death Rate Falls As NJ Fights 'Shameful' Race Gap

Bloomfield College Finds Key Financial Ally In Montclair State

New Trauma Room At Newark Hospital Will Save Lives, Experts Say

Farewell To 'Buddy': Popular North Jersey Tavern Mourns Loss Of Co-Owner

Hiring Ramps Up At Newark Airport Ahead Of $2.7B Project

Services Planned For Ex-Caldwell Councilman, Adjunct Professor

Intersection Near Maplewood/Millburn Border Gets Traffic Signals

Essex County Town Preps For NJ Ban On Single-Use Bags, Polystyrene Foam

Final Maplewood Library Plans To Be Presented At Meeting

Short Hills Mall's Easter Bunny Has A Cause (And Paws) This Year

NJ School Advocates Leave Group Over Founder's Statement

Maplewood Students Named National Merit Scholar Finalists

'Perfect Starter Home' For Sale Near Heart Of Bloomfield: Photos

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