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Democratic Governors In 20 States Form Reproductive Rights Alliance
The Coalition commits to expanding access as other states introduce more restrictions.
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N.J. Legislators Propose Punishing Social Media Companies For Kids' Online Addiction
For teenagers like Nidhi Das, social media became a cherished lifeline to friends during the pandemic's early days.
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Bill To Ban Smoking In Casinos Finally Gets Hearing, But No Vote
The bill would end the casino exemption in the 2006 law that barred smoking in most public indoor spaces.
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Deadline Approaching For New N.J. Property Tax Relief Program
The final deadline for the ANCHOR program is Feb. 28, and Treasury officials say it will not be extended again.
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Governor Murphy Sets New State Targets To Reduce Fossil Fuel Reliance
Critics applaud ideas but say the state is too slow in implementing reforms.
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Progressives Worry About Consequences Of New ‘Tough On Crime' Bills
“We all want safe communities. These bills might actually make it worse,” she said.
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N.J. Lawmakers Advance Bill To Codify Right To Interracial Marriage
The move comes amid fear of U.S. Supreme Court overturning the long-established right.
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Yes, New Jersey, There Is A Central Jersey, Bill Says
The measure, A5098, would establish the boundaries of North, Central, and South Jersey.
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Critics Slam State's Proposal For Vehicle Permits In Wharton State Forest
A steady stream of critics were clear in their disgust for the permit plan.
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Toilet Troubles At South Jersey State Prison Prompt Protest
Left with no working toilets, for over two days, incarcerated people reported they were told to relieve themselves in bags and bottles.
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Lawmakers Aim To Provide Services To Defendants Before Trial
Lawmakers announced a proposal Thursday that would offer mental health, addiction treatment, and legal services prior to a criminal trial.
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Lawmakers Hear Pleas To End High School Graduation Exam Requirement
New Jersey is one of 11 states that require students to pass a standardized test in 11th grade in order to get their diploma.
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State Medical Cannabis Programs Failing To Make Enough Progress, Advocacy Group Finds
Americans for Safe Access issued its annual State of the States report on Thursday.
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Legislative Retirements Up Over Recent Years With Weeks Left Until Filing Deadline
At least one-tenth of New Jersey's lawmakers have announced they won't seek another term in the Legislature.
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Governor Murphy Signs Temporary Worker Protections Into Law
The measure requires temporary staffing firms to provide workers with schedules, and descriptions of the work they are to perform.
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Family Of Man Killed By Newark Police Officer Wants Federal Probe
“It’s almost like my brother’s life didn’t matter to anyone else but our family, and it was another slap in the face," Person said.
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Bill To Expand Restraining Orders Could Clog Courts, Critics Warn
When Michele Albano's daughter began getting creepy, threatening texts from a man, she asked police for help.
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Lawmaker Wants To Create A State ‘Learning Loss Czar'
The position would be a gubernatorial appointment and they would serve the length of that governor’s term.
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State Awards $38M For Lead Paint Remediation In 20 Counties
The funds were drawn from federal American Rescue Plan aid the state set aside in the current and last fiscal year.
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Initial Rulings On New Jersey Gun Law Should Worry Gun Control Advocates
Judge Renée Marie Bumb has issued two temporary restraining orders allowing guns in places New Jersey’s government wants them banned.
