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Published on: Thursday 22 October 2026
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
News United States » New Jersey » Finance: New Jersey Local Finance Board approves Newark’s nearly $500M elementary school lease
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Published on: Wednesday 14 October 2026
The Local Finance Board voted Wednesday to approve Newark’s proposed three-decade elementary school lease, despite concerns about its cost and potential budget trade-offs.