Around Bloomfield: Political Violence + CEO Salaries + Affordable Housing

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Government/Politics:

'Horrified': NJ Reacts After Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At University Event

NJ To Regulate Campaign Spending On Security As Political Violence Mounts

Political Violence Crackdown: New NJ Law Could Toughen Penalties

Bloomfield Moves Forward With Major Road Work, Flood Prevention Projects

Gov. Murphy Pardons 40 More People In NJ As His Term Enters Final Months

9 Bills From Essex County Lawmakers: Housing, Energy, Finance, Pollution, Taxes

Court Dismisses Lawsuit Involving Fatal Police Shooting In Essex County

NJ Town’s Overdue Affordable Housing Plan Is Still Under Construction

North Jersey Mayor Spars With South Jersey Senator Over City's Finances

NJ Green Party's Governor Candidate Doesn't Make Ballot, Will Run Write-In Campaign

New Jersey Changes Workplace Laws For Minor League Baseball Players

Flight 93 Passengers Passed Under This Sign At Newark Airport On 9/11

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

'Overpaid CEO' List Includes Companies With Big Footprints In New Jersey

Feds Slap Alleged New Jersey Pirate Radio Operator With $920K Fine

NJ Elementary Students Moved To High School Due To ‘Situation’ In Building

University Hospital Expands Its Emergency Department (Take A Peek Inside)

School Superintendent In Essex County Is Retiring After Decades In District

This Essex County Town Is Doing A ‘Pet Census’ For Local Dogs, Cats

Sea Lions To Lemurs: Turtle Back Zoo Is Building A $4M New Animal Habitat

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