1+ week, 4+ day ago   (216+ words) TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill and 17 unions representing New Jersey state employees have reached an agreement that will waive increases in employee health benefit contribution rates in 2027 while launching a broader effort to reform the State Health Benefits Program. The agreement…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (374+ words) Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to resolve allegations that its pharmacies illegally filled thousands of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, the Justice Department and Drug Enforcement Administration announced. Federal officials alleged Walmart violated the Controlled Substances…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (252+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., has introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish a federal grant program dedicated to providing mental health and wellness services for firefighters, emergency medical personnel and dispatchers. Kean introduced the Lifeline for First…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (403+ words) TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Thursday signed legislation strengthening protections for patients seeking and health care professionals providing reproductive health care in New Jersey while expanding the state’s shield law to include gender-affirming care. The legislation, S2260/A2218, is intended to protect…...