Assembly committee advances New Jersey package to tighten online protections for children The Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee released three bills that would require stronger default privacy settings for minors, require mental‑health warnings on platforms and fund a research center to study social media’s effects on youth; the committee voted to advance the measures to the full Assembly.

New Jersey is taking a bold step to protect children online with a groundbreaking package of bills aimed at enhancing privacy, mental health warnings, and social media accountability.

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Commissioner discusses New Jersey's child welfare and Medicaid funding challenges New Jersey's Commissioner highlights potential Medicaid cuts impacting child protection services.

New Jersey's child welfare system faces a critical moment as potential federal funding cuts threaten vital services for the state's most vulnerable populations.

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Health officials launch comprehensive lead testing and remediation program for children Officials discuss expanding lead screening to include children up to age six.

New Jersey is taking a bold step to protect its youngest residents by launching a comprehensive lead testing program, but there's more to the story!

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