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Highlands Act’s Hidden Cost | Jersey News
New Jersey’s Highlands Act, meant to safeguard drinking water for millions, is backfiring on the 88 towns it restricts — straining budgets, slashing school funding, and forcing painful cuts like selling school buildings. Local leaders call it “death by a thousand cuts,” blaming the state for broken promises of support. While small relief funds have been approved, many say they’re barely scratching the surface of long-term economic damage. Now, communities are pushing for smarter solutions — maybe even borrowing from other states’ models — to balance environmental protection with fiscal…
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