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New Jersey families are concerned about rising back-to-school costs for items like uniforms and supplies.

A recent report suggests that federal spending laws and tariffs could increase the price of clothing, electronics and school supplies.

Booker described the situation as a "full-blown attack on public education" and vowed to fight for relief in upcoming budget negotiations.

President Donald Trump’s move to shutter the federal Education Department is not the most pressing thing on New Jersey resident Wintischa Wilson’s mind as the new school year kicks off. The cost of getting her grandchildren to school safely and with dignity is.

Back-to-school shopping costs and the impact that tariffs will likely have on an already costly grocery list had Wilson — who is

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