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Government/Politics

NJ Activists Rally On Budget: ‘We Want Justice, Tax The Rich’

Will NJ Residents See DOGE Stimulus Payments? What To Know

‘Extreme Heat’ On The Job: Proposed New Jersey Law Sees Cheers, Boos

Power Plant In Polluted Essex County Neighborhood Is ‘Slap In Face,’ Mayor Says

Prisons Plan To Profit From ICE Detainees In NJ Despite Ban: Lawmakers

Bloomfield Mayor, 3 Councilors Form Election Slate With BOE Member

Millburn To Hold Public Meeting On Affordable Housing

Moody’s Gives Latest Update For Seton Hall University

Pro-Palestine Protester Assaulted In Essex County, Group Alleges

NJ ‘Claws Back’ $3.4M In Improper Business Tax Breaks: Comptroller

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Redevelopment Plan For Orange Memorial Hospital Site Sees Pushback

Ice In Train Tunnel Causes Delays For NJ Riders Headed To NYC

Cycling Fundraiser Will Honor Memory Of Late Livingston Native

Free Tax Prep In Bloomfield: United Way Expands Services In 2025

Popular Italian Restaurant Closes Montclair Spot, Keeps Others Open

'Brownfield' In Essex County Makes List For NJ State Funding

Progress Update On Taylor Park Project Coming In Millburn

West Orange ‘Safe Exchange Zone’ Makes Selling, Buying More Secure

Nutley Credit Union Shares 6 ‘Smart Money Moves’ For Couples

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