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N.J.’s primary election is June 8. Here’s what voters need to know
This year’s primary election in New Jersey will be run mostly in person. Here’s what you need to know about how to cast your vote and who’s on the ballot.
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Listen 3:52Bill would extend N.J. takeover of Atlantic City for four more years
New Jersey is moving to extend the state takeover of Atlantic City for four more years, elongating a saga that Gov. Phil Murphy vowed during his campaign that he would end.
3 years ago
Persichilli defends N.J.’s long-term care policy, ongoing COVID restrictions in Senate hearing
N.J.’s top health official faced tough questions from state lawmakers Tuesday in a virtual hearing over the administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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N.J. coronavirus update: State developing plan to vaccinate 12- to 15-year-olds
With impending federal approval to use the Pfizer vaccine on adolescents, New Jersey officials are devising plans to inoculate this younger population.
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N.J. residents give Murphy high marks on job performance, reopening decisions: polls
A collaborative dance and visual art installation at the Cherry Street Pier put the classical dance company in front of audiences again.
3 years ago
After unprecedented strain, N.J. unemployment system making improvements, commissioner says
The state’s response to the economic crisis has at times been frustrating to residents, who’ve struggled to get help processing their claims.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: State to lift most indoor and outdoor crowd restrictions in 2 weeks
N.J. will lift restrictions on outdoor gatherings and allow businesses to operate at full capacity with physical distancing. Here’s what you need to know.
3 years ago
Undocumented New Jerseyans are now eligible for driver’s licenses. Here’s how to apply
This policy change makes as many as 450,000 New Jerseyans newly eligible to get behind the wheel.
3 years ago
N.J. motor vehicle agency service ‘unacceptable,’ boss says, but they’re making progress
The N.J. MVC is still struggling to serve customers and regain its footing after a nearly four-month closure and a persistent demand for services.
3 years ago
N.J. approves 3 more years of $300 million subsidies to keep its nuclear plants going
State officials say propping up the facilities is critical to meeting N.J.’s clean energy goals and that, if they close, fossil fuel plants may rise up to fill the void.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Outdoor gathering, indoor event capacities increased
Starting May 10, outdoor gatherings will be limited to 500 people — up from the current 200-attendee cap.
3 years ago
N.J. court officials prepare for a ‘pending crisis’ of eviction cases when moratorium lifts
New Jersey officials have started to prepare for a major backlog in landlord-tenant cases that will come when Gov. Phil Murphy lifts the state’s eviction moratorium.
3 years ago