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Government/Politics

‘We Are At War’: NJ Congresswoman Denied Entry To Treasury Building

NJ Dems Rally Against Trump Funding Freeze In Essex County

Free Tax Filing In New Jersey Faces Challenge From Elon Musk

Jan. 6 Attendee Wants NJ Street Renamed For Donald Trump

16 And Voting: Landmark Registration Drive Begins In NJ’s Largest City

3 Bloomfield Democrats Run For Council With Steven Fulop’s Backing

Bloomfield Launches New Township Advisory Committees (How To Apply)

ICE Raids: NJ Prison Gets Surprise Visit From 3 Congress Members

GOP Lawmaker Moves Flurry Of Bills In NJ Senate: Schools, Deepfakes, Security

Proposed Project Nixed At North Caldwell Field, Mayor Says

West Orange May Ban 'Pop-Up Parties' Under Proposed Ordinance

Belleville Pauses Handicap Parking Permits To Probe Possible ‘Abuse’

‘Thanks, But We Still Have Questions’: NJ Lawmaker On Drones

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

$350M Real Estate Project Planned At Orange Memorial Hospital Site

Rutgers Settles $1.2M Lawsuit With Ex-Police Sergeant: Report

Vending Machine In East Orange Dispenses Free Medical Supplies

Field Replacement Plan At Caldwell School Criticized By NJ Sierra Club

Montclair Apartment Residents Blast Living Conditions: Report

Livingston Hospital Welcomes Short Hills Residents To Board

What Does It Mean To Be A Loyal Fan? Sports Communication Expert Weighs In

NJ Volunteers Needed To Aid Domestic Violence Victims

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