July 27, 2022

New Jersey Politics

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Feds to spend $1.7B to make rail stations accessible

Federal transportation officials will announce the $1.7 billion program Tuesday, on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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No, don’t declare a climate emergency | Moran

Sen. Cory Booker is among those calling on President Biden to declare an emergency. It wouldn't help much in the climate fight, but it would chip away at our democracy.

By Tom Moran | Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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Trying to pry records loose from your local government in N.J? It could take 2 years, report finds.

The state agency charged with resolving records disputes is underfunded and failing its mission, a state comptroller report finds.

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

New Jersey Marijuana

N.J.’s 1st legal weed store with a drive-thru lane opens as 2 others get green lights from towns

Montclair and Neptune Township gave final approvals on Monday night to begin adult recreational weed sales.

By Suzette Parmley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Federal ban on marijuana has failed, Cory Booker declares at Senate hearing

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker used his Judiciary subcommittee chairmanship to focus on restorative justice for those hardest hit by the war on drugs.

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

Here’s what Gov. Murphy says about N.J. public worker health benefit rate increases

State and local public workers in New Jersey could see insurance rates increase as much as 24% in the coming year.

By Derek Hall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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