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30 Issues in 30 Days continues with New Jersey Development Week. Today: a look at where the gubernatorial candidates stand on preserving farmland and open space. Plus, a new Brennan Center report on unequal access to legal counsel in foreclosure cases in New York; the tightening poll numbers in the New Jersey Governor’s race; and the Chris Daggett factor.
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NJ Development Week Special Essay: A Little Context from WNYC's Bob Hennelly
New Jersey Governor: Three Horse Race?
Jon Corzine, Chris Christie, and Chris Daggett participated in a gubernatorial candidates forum last night. Josh Margolin, political reporter at the Star-Ledger breaks down the race; the tightening poll numbers; and what effect Daggett will have on the contest.
Facing Foreclosure Alone
Melanca Clark, attorney with the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, discusses the lack of legal representation for New Yorkers dealing with foreclosure proceedings.
Bake Sale Breakdown?
The Department of Education is implementing new guidelines to curb sugary and fatty foods in school. But will that spell the end for that time-honored tradition of the bake sale? New York Times education reporter Jennifer Medina discusses the latest.
Speaking of bake sales, have ...
Tax Credits for Job Growth?
Some economic indicators are turning around, but employment levels continue to lag. Josh Bivens of the Economic Policy Institute discusses the proposal to incentivize hiring with tax credits for business owners.
30 Issues Day 13: NJ Farmlands Preservation
New Jersey voters will decide in November whether or not to approve Public Question #1: the "Green Acres, Water Supply and Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2009." Peter Furey, executive director of the New Jersey Farm Bureau, supports the measure. David Russo, New ...
Product Review Regulations for Bloggers
The Federal Trade Commission released new rules that require bloggers to disclose all money or gifts they receive in exchange for publishing product reviews. Andy Sernovitz, author of Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking, discusses his take on the FTC's new regulation.
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