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News from February 2024

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Governor Murphy Highlights Record School Funding Increase in Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget Plan

By Mercer Times | Feb 29, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy and Acting Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer have announced a record-breaking proposed budget plan for Fiscal Year 2025 that includes $11.7 billion in funding to support education in New Jersey. The plan aims to fully fund the state's school funding formula for the first time in history. Governor Murphy emphasized the importance of this budget proposal in empowering students and providing them with the necessary resources for success, stating, "Since day one of my Administration, I have remained committed to bolstering New Jersey’s school communities...

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ICYMI: NJDOL Awards Nearly $8 Million in Grants to Support Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

By Mercer Times | Feb 28, 2024

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has recently awarded $7.9 million in grants to support apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs across the state. The grants were distributed through the Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) and Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) programs, aimed at fostering the creation and expansion of such programs.According to Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo, apprenticeship programs benefit both businesses and their employees. He stated, "Through these programs, employers...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Mercer Times | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Mercer County rise or fall in 2021?

By Mercer Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Mercer County received $677,006 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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First Lady Tammy Murphy Announces Special Guests for Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address

By Mercer Times | Feb 27, 2024

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy is set to deliver his Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) budget address, with special guests selected by First Lady Tammy Murphy in attendance. The guests represent key policies and initiatives prioritized in the FY2025 budget proposal.Governor Murphy expressed his excitement about the upcoming address, stating, “Our budget proposal has been crafted to support the working people and families who keep our state and economy moving forward.”First Lady Tammy Murphy introduced the special guests, noting that each individual embodies the spirit of Jersey...

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Governor Murphy Unveils Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget Focused on Affordability and Economic Opportunities

By Mercer Times | Feb 27, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy presented his vision for the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget, emphasizing the goal of making New Jersey the best place to raise a family. In his annual budget address, Governor Murphy highlighted key priorities aimed at expanding affordability, maintaining fiscal responsibility, creating economic opportunities, and ensuring a brighter future for all New Jersey residents.Governor Murphy expressed his commitment to improving the lives of New Jerseyans by stating, “this budget will ensure that New Jersey retains its proud reputation as the best place,...

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Feb. 24

By Mercer Times | Feb 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Waters Edge Healthcare and Rehabilitation, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By Mercer Times | Feb 25, 2024

Owned by Solomon Green and Vera Neuman since Feb. 21, 1999, Waters Edge Healthcare and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Mercer County 3rd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Lawrence Rehabilitation and Health Care Center/The Meadows at Lawrence

By Mercer Times | Feb 25, 2024

Lawrence Rehabilitation and Health Care Center/The Meadows at Lawrence, the third largest nursing home in Mercer County, aided an average of 152.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Mercer Times | Feb 25, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By Mercer Times | Feb 25, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was 3rd largest nursing home in Mercer County as of Q4 2023

By Mercer Times | Feb 24, 2024

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, the third largest nursing home in Mercer County, aided an average of 134.2 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Spring Hills Post Acute Hamilton in Q4 2023?

By Mercer Times | Feb 24, 2024

Owned by Spring Hills Holdings, LLC since July 1, 2021, Spring Hills Post Acute Hamilton boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Feb 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Mercer Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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A look at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home in Trenton, New Jersey

By Mercer Times | Feb 23, 2024

Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was one of the 12 for-profit facility nursing homes in Mercer County, New Jersey in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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What was 3rd largest nursing home in Mercer County as of Q4 2023?

By Mercer Times | Feb 23, 2024

Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton, LLC, the third largest nursing home in Mercer County, aided an average of 133.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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This Week in NJ - February 23rd, 2024

By Mercer Times | Feb 23, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy has announced that a record-breaking number of New Jersey residents signed up for health coverage through Get Covered New Jersey during the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period. Murphy stated, “This year’s record-breaking Open Enrollment Period means that more New Jerseyans than ever before have access to quality, affordable health insurance through Get Covered New Jersey.”In addition to health coverage, Governor Murphy also addressed the preservation of boardwalks in New Jersey. He expressed the importance of maintaining these iconic...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Feb. 17?

By Mercer Times | Feb 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2nd largest nursing home in Mercer County as of Q4 2023

By Mercer Times | Feb 22, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Waters Edge Healthcare and Rehabilitation was the second largest nursing home in Mercer County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Mercer County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Preferred Care at Hamilton?

By Mercer Times | Feb 22, 2024

Preferred Care at Hamilton was one of the 12 for-profit facility nursing homes in Mercer County, New Jersey in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.