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Legal Weed Is Dead For Now, Top NJ Democrats Say. Voters To Decide Instead In November 2020.

New Jersey’s top state lawmaker announced Wednesday he’s dropping efforts to have the state Legislature pass a bill that would legalize marijuana in New Jersey.

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Lawmakers Advance Measures To Ease NJ Property Taxes

Bipartisan support in committee for a bill that could cost state more than $330 million annually in restored municipal aid; two other bills are more contentious

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New Rules To Further Expand NJ's Medical Marijuana Program

Regulations will cut red tape for young patients, ease the way for more diseases or symptoms to be covered, among other changes

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'NJ Is Going To Find Out Who The Hidden Predators Are.' Sexual Abuse Survivors Praise Tough New Law.

Todd Kostrub of Surf City started coming to the Statehouse in Trenton seven years ago to publicly share the dark secret that took him years to admit: His parish priest started raping him when he was a 7-year-old altar boy.

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With Murphy Veto, Push To Name Secret Big-Money Donors Now Part Of NJ Tax Credit Fight

Companies that receive or transfer business tax incentives greater than $25,000 should disclose their political contributions to New Jersey's election authority, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday as he conditionally vetoed a bill that would show the public big-spending political donors whose names are usually kept secret. 

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Murphy Rejects Measure To Expose 'Dark Money' In Jersey Politics As His Feud With Top Democrat Simmers

Looks like there won’t be much light shed soon on the “dark money” that secretly funds New Jersey politics. Not with the kind of fighting that’s happening between the state’s top political leaders.

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Bill Expanding Disclosure Of Online Breaches Now Law

Now the requirement includes usernames, email addresses, and any passwords or security questions and answers that would permit access to an online account.

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NJ Makes Move To Recruit More Men Of Color As Teachers

New Jersey is more diverse than the nation, yet the state’s teacher ranks are a long way from reflecting that diversity

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Gov. Murphy Signs Legislation Aimed To Protect New Jersey Animals

 - On Tuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a pair of bills into law that aim to further protect animals across New Jersey.

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Tiny Houses In NJ: These Homes Could Be A Big Solution For Expensive Housing

In a 32-by-10 trailer, Amanda and Andrew Riddles have made a tiny home for themselves and their three children in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County.

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