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NJ Gov. Murphy Focuses on COVID-19, Vaccine in State of the State Speech
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is set to deliver his third state of the state address remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic
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NJ Lawmakers Give Blessing to Marijuana Marketplace
New Jersey lawmakers passed a measure Thursday setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who is expected to sign the bill.
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NJ Voting Session Canceled Amid Cannabis Bill Disagreements
New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin says a voting session for Monday in New Jersey’s Assembly that was to include a measure setting up the new recreational marijuana market has been canceled.
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Haze Surrounds New Jersey Marijuana Bill as Leaders Discuss Taxes
A haze hung over New Jersey’s recreational marijuana legalization effort on Thursday as negotiations over taxes delayed required legislation.
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New Jersey to Allow Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters to Reopen in Time for Labor Day Weekend
New Jersey restaurants will be allowed to resume indoor dining starting Friday, Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday. Movie theatres and other performance venues can also reopen.
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NJ Primary: Booker Wins; Kennedy to Take on Van Drew in November
In New Jersey, Democrats and Republicans picked their candidates for president, Senate and House. In Delaware, Democrats and Republicans only voted for presidential candidates. Both primaries were closed to voters not registered to a party.
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NJ Governor Proposes Budget That Boosts School, Transit Aid
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a $40.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2021.
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Mom, Daughter Plead Not Guilty to Killing 5 Relatives
A mother and her adult daughter have pleaded not guilty to killing five of their close relatives, including three children, at an apartment outside Philadelphia.
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NJ Human Trafficking Panel Fails to Issue Reports for Years, AP Finds
New Jersey has failed over the past five years to fully carry out a state law aimed at preventing human trafficking by skipping a requirement to issue annual reports on prevention efforts, The Associated Press has found. The fund for victims also appeared to have a zero balance, according to the Treasury Department. It was supposed to be financed with...
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New Jersey Law Bans Sale of Flavored Vaping Products
Murphy signed the measure that moved to his desk amid a nationwide scare last year over mysterious illnesses linked to vaping. The ban will take effect in April.
