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June 26, 2021

New Jersey Politics

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Controversial bill allowing cops to get early view of body cam footage clears N.J. Legislature

Last-minute changes would also allow witnesses to a crime, and potentially suspects, to view video before making statements.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Murphy intends to again veto mandatory minimums bill over weaker penalties for public corruption, officials say

Governor said the changes were unacceptable

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Amanda Hoover | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Universal health coverage for every child in N.J. is imminent. All that’s needed is Murphy’s signature.

The state Senate and Assembly voted Thursday to dedicate $20 million for the 88,000 uninsured children in the state

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J.’s huge budget was greased to go. That angered groups who said they were left out.

Progressive advocates protested outside the Statehouse annex just before both houses of the state Legislature passed the state budget.

By Sophie Nieto-Munoz | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Bill meant to speed development of offshore windmills heads to governor’s desk

The bill gives utilities regulators the authority to grant easements for underground transmission lines that would carry electricity to the power grid, even over the objections of property owners or local governments.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. court rejects accused officer’s bid to keep women’s prison assault videos from public

An appeals court said the officer couldn't block the public release of video from the incident before his trial.

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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