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Newark's $498 million school lease plan is approved as opponents vow ‘this fight is not over’

Republican lawmakers oppose the costly plan by Newark Public Schools, a district that gets 83% of its revenue from state aid.

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NJ.com· Oct 15, 12:38 AMNewark's $498 million school lease plan is approved as opponents vow ‘this fight is not over’

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