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Electioneering Can Be Banned Within 200 Feet Of NJ Polling Place Under New Law
The bill advanced largely along party lines. It passed the Assembly 54-22 and the Senate 30-8. The law goes into effect immediately.
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Advocates Condemn Bill To Remove State Police From Attorney General's Office
Antoinette Miles, who heads the New Jersey Working Families Party, urged legislative leaders and Gov. Phil Murphy to reject the bill.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Want To Ban Some Restaurant Reservation Trading Ahead Of World Cup
New Jersey’s bill does not yet have an Assembly companion. It awaits a hearing in the Senate Commerce Committee.
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Counseling By Chatbot? New Jersey Legislators Act To Ban AI In Therapy
A new bill would bar companies from using artificial intelligence to act as a licensed mental health professional.
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Lawmakers Move To Strengthen Out-Of-School-Time Programs In New Jersey
Supporters who testified before the Assembly’s education committee Monday said the bill would benefit working parents who need childcare.
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New Jersey Heightens Security For Public Officials After Minnesota Assassination
“New Jersey is sadly all too familiar with targeted political violence against public officials and their families,” Gov. Murphy said.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Target Chronic Absenteeism In Schools
The bill comes as schools across the nation grapple with the effects of the pandemic, which disrupted learning and worsened absenteeism.
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Jersey Fresh Wine And Beer Could Be Coming To A Shelf Near You
Wines and beer made with Garden State products could feature new “Jersey Fresh” labels under a bill lawmakers advanced Thursday.
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With $122M Spent, The 2025 Governor's Race Is Already New Jersey's Most Expensive
Spending totals for this campaign have already more than doubled those in every gubernatorial primary since the new millennium.
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In Fight Against Commercialization, Park Preservationists Champion A Beach For The Birds In Fight Against Commercialization, Park Preser ...
Liberty State Park again at center of controversy over development.
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New Jersey Has Given $37.5M In Matching Funds To Governor Hopefuls
Four of those hoping to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy have capped out their matching primary funds, receiving $5.5 million each.
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New Jersey Asks Appellate Court To Deny School Desegregation Case Appeal
“There is no grave damage or injustice necessitating immediate appellate review,” the state said.
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Off-Duty State Cop Charged In 100-Mph Encounter That Left Motorcyclist Dead
Campagna has been on the state police force since at least 2010 and earns almost $115,000 per year, according to state payroll records.
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Governor Signs Bill Aimed At Deterring Pop-Up Parties
The new law will allow authorities to charge those who provoke or attempt to provoke at least four others into disorderly conduct.
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Early In-Person Voting Begins In New Jersey
Early in-person voting in this year's gubernatorial and Assembly primaries began Tuesday morning, one week ahead of the June 10 primary.
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Governor Says Cuts To Federal Funding For Upgrading Unemployment Systems ‘Undermine' Workers
New Jersey received nearly $25 million for its upgrades. The grant money was expected to be accessible for tech upgrades through 2028.
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A Top GOP Lawyer Wants To Crack Down On The College Vote. States Already Are.
A top Republican election lawyer told GOP donors that the party should work to make it harder for college students to vote in key states.
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Lags In Criminal Justice Reporting Raise Reformers' Concerns About Transparency
Platkin said public reporting would provide transparency that’s “fundamental to ensuring confidence in the work of law enforcement.”
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Grueling Primary Expected In South Jersey As Republicans Vie To Replace Sen. Madden
The fight in the Fourth comes as New Jersey Republicans have an eye on flipping some Democratically controlled seats in November.
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No Replacement In Sight For Longtime Vacancy On New Jersey's Top Court
At least 22 judges will resign between now and the end of the year.
