How would NJ's gubernatorial candidates tackle educational and public transit?

03/11/2025
How would NJ's gubernatorial candidates tackle educational and public transit?

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Whoever is elected will immediately have a lot on their plate, including two major issues: transit and education. New Jersey Transit has had plenty of troubles from chronic delays and cancellations, to a workers strike. Colleen Wilson covers transportation for The Bergen Record. She joined WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill to discuss, among other things, how each candidate plans to fix and fund the transit system. Plus, school districts across New Jersey have seen some improvements since the pandemic, including student performance and attendance, but positive developments have not been felt equally throughout the state. Jessie Gomez is an education reporter at Chalkbeat Newark.  She joined Michael Hill to discuss where the candidates stand on issues like school choice and student performance.Election Day is Tuesday, November 4  

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