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New Jersey Looks To California For Gun-Violence Research Model

Lawmakers tap Rutgers University, possibly as home for Firearm Violence Research Center that would study all facets of the issue.

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Murphy Sets New Direction For Tackling Opioid Epidemic

Governor outlines $100 million spending on range of anti-addiction programs to be underpinned by data and analysis ... and a pivot away from Christie-like media promos.

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NJ Drug Overdose Deaths In 2018 On A Record-Shattering Pace

The list keeps growing.

The flu. Alzheimer's disease. Breast cancer. Colon cancer. Cervical cancer. Prostate cancer cancer. Homicide, suicide and car accidents combined.

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Will Making It Easier To Vote Increase Participation In NJ Elections?

Among the reforms introduced by several bills: automatic voter registration when residents renew their licenses and a secure website that will let them vote online.

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Hate Crime Complaints Are Up In NJ After Going Down For Years

Reports of hate crimes are on the rise in New Jersey after years of steady decline, according to new data released by the State Police. 

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Lawmakers Go For Hybrid Proposal To Expand Medical Marijuana Program In NJ

Plan is for twice as much medicine for patients, twice as many growers, and dozens of dispensaries across the state.

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Get Ready For Massive Expansion Of NJ's Medical Marijuana Program. Here's The Scoop.

An audit of New Jersey's limited medical marijuana program will recommend that Gov. Phil Murphy launch a massive expansion of the program, NJ Advance Media has learned.

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Bill To 'Stop' Sea Drilling Wins State Senate OK

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Sens Jeff Van Drew (D-1st) and  Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) to help stop offshore drilling in state waters was approved by the Senate 37-0 March 26, according to a release.

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Federal Tax Reform Means Slightly Lower Bills For NJ Ratepayers

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities sets new tariffs for water companies and gas and electric utilities.

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Gov. Murphy's Kinder, Gentler Medical Marijuana Program

Plan, endorsed by patient advocates and cannabis industry representatives, adds new conditions that can be treated, doubles THC levels — for starters.

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