Diabetes can cause blockages or abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye that reads images. Blood vessel changes in the retina can lead to vision problems and even blindness. People with diabetes are also more likely to develop cataracts or glaucoma, two other serious eye diseases.
The project grant was awarded and funded by FEMA. The total project cost is $39,274,060, the Federal share $29,455,545. The remainder of the cost of the project will come from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protectionâs Green Acre/Blue Acre Program.
by Tom Branham, Washington D.C., August 2013. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed legislation into law creating a pilot program that could substantially change the state's property tax assessment and appeal process. The law is intended to determine if a more cost-effective and accurate property tax administration process can be achieved.