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Government/Politics:

'Big Beautiful Bill' Passed By House (What It Means In NJ)

Booker, Kim Of NJ Vote Against Senate Budget Bill, Trump Cheers Its Passage

3 Congress Members From Essex County Vote ‘No’ On ‘Beautiful Budget Bill’

See How New Jersey Lawmakers Voted On State Budget

Essex County Lawmakers React To NJ Budget With Praise, Criticism

‘Die-In’ At Statehouse Protests $45M Diversion Of Opioid Funds To Hospitals

State Monitor Removed From NJ School District, Officials Cheer For 'Historic Victory'

NJ Library Workers Demand New Contract: ‘Pride Doesn’t Pay The Bills’

Airline Workers Rally To Protest Staffing Switch In Essex County

Essex County Teacher Sues Local School Board Over Discrimination Claims

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Retirement Community Will Replace Ex-Garden Center In Cedar Grove

Kushner Begins Work On New Apartment Buildings In Livingston

Busy Cargo Terminal At Port Is Getting A Huge Boost From Solar Power

Holocaust Survivor Visits NJ Middle School, Speaks With Students

Free Tax Assistance Program In Newark Area Nailed Down $5.3M For Local Residents

LGBTQ Pride In West Orange: Flag Raised, Young People Inspire ‘Awe’

NJ Students Notch Big Win In Prestigious Academic Championship

Essex County Town Ranks On National List For ‘Spiritual Self-Discovery’

‘Turnover Sale’ In Maplewood Will Return For 92nd Year

July 4th Event In Belleville Will Include Cannon Salute To Revolutionary War Soldiers

Try ‘Grasscycling’ The Next Time You Mow Your Lawn In Livingston

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