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January 23, 2023

New Jersey Politics

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Amid financial problems, N.J. city says shuttered EMS squad needs to be investigated

Officials said the Plainfield Rescue Squad was mismanaged, as one employee reportedly stole from the nonprofit and another was not properly qualified.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Estefany’s journey

More than 6,000 unaccompanied minors have settled here in the past year.

By Elizabeth Llorente | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

Social media needs rules | Opinion

Currently, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other apps are failing democracy as they tend to be a source of misinformation and mistrust.

By Linda Stamato | Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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18 months after Ida, feds could provide $228M to homeowners hit worst by deadly storm

The state expects to kick off programs to provide the funds starting in March.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Say ‘I do’ over Zoom! N.J. may make virtual weddings a permanent thing.

The bill comes after Gov. Phil Murphy allowed weddings via Zoom during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Murphy marks 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade by touting Democratic governors’ support of abortion rights

"Democratic governors across the country are leading the fight to protect our fundamental freedoms and ensure women don’t have fewer rights than they did over 50 years ago,” said Gov. Phil Murphy, head of the Democratic Governors Association.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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