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November 4, 2022

New Jersey Politics

New Jersey Marijuana

Gov. Murphy joins new campaign to encourage consumers to buy legal weed

He is the first elected official to join a campaign encouraging marijuana users to buy weed from state-licensed, regulated and taxed businesses rather than illegally from dealers.

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

Politics

Abortion could boost turnout in N.J. midterms but may not help Democrats, poll shows

About half the state — 51% of voters — unconditionally support the right to an abortion and 37% say it should be allowed under certain circumstances,

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

Food pantries’ deadline to ditch plastic bags is Friday, but they might get another break

An extension beyond Nov. 4 would allow organizations to supply more reusable bags and make an easier transition after the holidays, advocates said.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

In this N.J. GOP stronghold, will a racism scandal matter to voters?

Tuesday's election in Clark Township comes after the mayor, the police chief and an internal affairs sergeant were caught on tape using racial slurs.

By Riley Yates | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

FBI warns of credible threat against N.J. synagogues statewide

The FBI said it was being proactive in issuing the warning

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Politics

N.J. Democrats call for Republicans to disavow extremism, citing two ‘highly troubling incidents’

The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued a statement decrying the delivery of race-related mailers and a school board candidate who wore a Halloween costume related to the violent attack last week on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband.

By Tina Kelley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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