N.J. Voters Back 25 School Measures
TRENTON, N.J.-On Dec. 14, New Jersey voters approved 25 of 33 school construction proposals, according to the New Jersey School Boards Association. The approvals total $514 million in construction funds….
December 2005
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$9.2 Billion Needed for NYC School Construction, Report Says
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N.J. Voters Back 25 School Construction Measures on Dec. 14
TRENTON, N.J.-On Dec. 14, New Jersey voters approved 25 of 33 school construction proposals, according to the New Jersey School Boards Association. The approvals total $514 million in construction funds….
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WW Holdings Launches New Management Plan
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