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April 6, 2022

New Jersey Politics

Politics

Child care a big reason 1 in 5 N.J. mothers quit work during pandemic. Top senator has $350M solution.

The legislation includes $2.2 million to add 1,000 spots for infants and toddlers in child care "deserts."

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hitman who killed on orders from N.J. political operative gets 8 years for Connecticut robbery

George Bratsenis is set to be sentenced in August in New Jersey after admitting his role in a murder-for-hire scheme.

By Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. now has 63 candidates running for House seats in Biden’s midterm test. Here’s the full list.

New Jersey's 12 House seats are occupied by 10 Democrats and two Republicans.

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

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New Jersey Marijuana

Both houses of Congress just endorsed research into weed. But can they agree on a bill?

“Historically, federal policy has severely restricted researchers’ access to cannabis."

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

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Former Christie staffer running for Congress voted in 2 states in 2016, report says

Mowers cast an absentee ballot in New Hampshire’s 2016 presidential primary and again in New Jersey months later, according to The Associated Press.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Murphy reclaims control of $3B in federal COVID funds, and N.J. lawmakers are fuming

Gov. Phil Murphy agreed last year a legislative panel would have to approve the use of federal funds. That language is absent from his proposed budget for the next fiscal year.

By Derek Hall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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