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N.J. lawmakers move to redact addresses for elected officials from the public record
The Legislature is a step closer to removing a requirement that lawmakers’ addresses be kept private, except for the town and county where they own land.
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The state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission unanimously approved rules related to public consumption areas at a December meeting.
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Applications for New Jersey’s first Youth Council are due soon
The 44-member commission is expected to meet four times per year to help advise the government on issues relevant to young people in the state.
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New Jersey governor appoints first openly transgender cabinet member
Allison Chris Myers, a Navy veteran, will oversee the state’s Civil Services Commission.
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N.J. lawmakers tout bill to combat ‘discriminatory’ car insurance policies
Advocates push for legislation that would ban insurance companies from asking about credit score, education level, or occupation when determining a customer’s premium.
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N.J. domestic workers’ bill of rights moves ahead in the Senate despite GOP pushback
The legislation would provide privacy rights to domestic workers, and require employers and domestic employees to enter into a written contract.
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N.J. Gov. Murphy doubles down on black bear hunt after judge issues temporary hold
A New Jersey appellate court judge issued an emergency stay Wednesday temporarily halting the hunt which was set to begin Monday.
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Former Assembly minority leader Sen. Jon Branmick speaks about winning back public trust in a post-Trump era.
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Listen 1:35The bill would codify safeguards for temporary workers in New Jersey. “This is not about politics," said Diego Bartesaghi. “This is about workers and workers’ rights.”
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N.J. Assembly passes concealed carry restrictions following 2-hour debate
The bill seeks to establish various handgun-free zones, including government-owned properties, schools, bars, some restaurants, and entertainment venues.
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N.J. senators want high school students to learn about grief
New legislation would require school districts to update health curriculums to include lessons on the symptoms of grief and ways to cope.
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N.J. abortion amendment off the table after Democrats say it’s ‘not the appropriate time’
State leaders already codified abortion access earlier this year, but a constitutional amendment would mean that the right cannot be repealed without voter approval.
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