From the WBGO Newsroom http://www.wbgo.org/news Newark Public Radio Inc. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:31:22 EST Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:31:22 EST http://www.wbgo.org/news http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~3/Gm_KsbKbbbA/senate-panel-examines-proposed-restructuring-of-new-jerseys-medical-education-system Dozens of Rutgers University students protested outside the New Jersey Statehouse as a Senate panel heard testimony on recommendations to reorganize the state's medical education system.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~4/Gm_KsbKbbbA" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/senate-panel-examines-proposed-restructuring-of-new-jerseys-medical-education-system http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/senate-panel-examines-proposed-restructuring-of-new-jerseys-medical-education-system http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~3/hT4ZmgagEY0/legislation-would-give-extra-protections-to-domestic-violence-victims A New Jersey Assembly committee has advanced legislation intended to help protect victims of domestic violence.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~4/hT4ZmgagEY0" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/legislation-would-give-extra-protections-to-domestic-violence-victims http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/legislation-would-give-extra-protections-to-domestic-violence-victims http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~3/01k5h_-wCNY/nj-planned-parenthood-thrilled-with-komen-for-the-cures-decision-to-restore-funding Susan G. Komen For The Cure has reversed its decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screenings which created a storm of controversy.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~4/01k5h_-wCNY" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/nj-planned-parenthood-thrilled-with-komen-for-the-cures-decision-to-restore-funding http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/nj-planned-parenthood-thrilled-with-komen-for-the-cures-decision-to-restore-funding http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~3/Gzprry3xqJQ/legislation-would-prohibit-hospitals-from-dumping-prescription-drugs-down-the-drain A measure that would prohibit health care facilities from discharging prescription drugs into public wastewater systems is making its way through the New Jersey Legislature.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~4/Gzprry3xqJQ" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/legislation-would-prohibit-hospitals-from-dumping-prescription-drugs-down-the-drain http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/legislation-would-prohibit-hospitals-from-dumping-prescription-drugs-down-the-drain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~3/8T4TC8qfPcQ/analysts-say-marriage-equality-referendum-would-influence-voter-turnout Political analysts say a gay marriage referendum would influence voter turnout in the November election in New Jersey.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~4/8T4TC8qfPcQ" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/analysts-say-marriage-equality-referendum-would-influence-voter-turnout http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/analysts-say-marriage-equality-referendum-would-influence-voter-turnout http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~3/wuVU_m_c_fA/mayor-booker-say-ordinance-limiting-late-night-eateries-promotes-quality-of-life Newark Mayor Cory Booker says he's considering an ordinance from the city council restricting the hours of some late-night restaurants.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~4/wuVU_m_c_fA" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/mayor-booker-say-ordinance-limiting-late-night-eateries-promotes-quality-of-life http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/mayor-booker-say-ordinance-limiting-late-night-eateries-promotes-quality-of-life http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~3/Wj_gQo0uvHQ/framework-complete-for-new-hotel-in-downtown-newark The last steel beam is in place for the new hotel in downtown Newark. Officials say it's the next step toward making the city's downtown a 24/7 operation.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~4/Wj_gQo0uvHQ" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/framework-complete-for-new-hotel-in-downtown-newark http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/framework-complete-for-new-hotel-in-downtown-newark http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~3/xGXIl6iNAbE/assembly-panel-clears-measure-that-would-raise-mandatory-school-attendance-age The education committee in the state Assembly has advanced legislation that would raise the age for compulsory school attendance from 16 to 18.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~4/xGXIl6iNAbE" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/assembly-panel-clears-measure-that-would-raise-mandatory-school-attendance-age http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/assembly-panel-clears-measure-that-would-raise-mandatory-school-attendance-age http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~3/jYhKGCwdUZY/supporters-press-ahead-with-marriage-equality-legislation-despite-governors-promised-vet The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard hours of testimony from supporters and opponents of a measure that would legalize same-sex marriage in New Jersey.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~4/jYhKGCwdUZY" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/supporters-press-ahead-with-marriage-equality-legislation-despite-governors-promised-vet http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/supporters-press-ahead-with-marriage-equality-legislation-despite-governors-promised-vet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~3/CCTXFqpcFZQ/bill-in-nj-legislature-would-require-mandatory-fluoridation-of-public-water-systems New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation that would require fluoride to be added to all public water systems.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbgonewsfeed/~4/CCTXFqpcFZQ" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/bill-in-nj-legislature-would-require-mandatory-fluoridation-of-public-water-systems http://www.wbgo.org/newsarticle/bill-in-nj-legislature-would-require-mandatory-fluoridation-of-public-water-systems