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June 5, 2021

New Jersey Politics

Coronavirus

Gov. Murphy ends N.J.’s COVID health emergency. Here are the powers he loses and keeps.

Gov. Phil Murphy made the move a day after the state Legislature passed a controversial bill that would allow him to retain some powers to keep managing the crisis.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sen. Menendez’s son, three others named to Port Authority board by Senate

Rob Menendez, son of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez and three other of Gov. Murphy's nominees were approved as Port Authority of New York and New Jersey commissioners.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

‘We are all in need of help.’ Undocumented immigrants seek $989M addition for N.J. excluded worker fund.

Since the start of the pandemic, undocumented immigrants haven't received any form of relief, but Gov. Murphy has pledged $40 million.

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

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Online car purchasing, digital registrations may soon become reality in N.J.

A flurry of bills approved by both houses of the state legislature Thursday could allow Jersey drivers to conduct an entire vehicle purchase online and show a digital copy of their registrations to authorities.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex

Mayor calls on legislators to pass police review board bill by this summer

It's been nearly nine months sine state lawmakers introduced the civilian complaint review board bill.

By Rebecca Panico | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Sex offenders would be banned from holding state health care licenses under bill

The move comes after the a board reinstated the license of a man convicted of luring and firearms charges.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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