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January 23, 2022

New Jersey Politics

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Here are 12 new laws Gov. Murphy just signed that can change your life in N.J.

New Jersey leaders just enacted a slew of new laws related to abortion, education, and more.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

Should some N.J. school districts merge? The state is offering money to find out.

New Jersey has about 600 school districts, more than the total number of municipalities in the state.

By Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

N.J. bans police at polling stations in new law advocates say prevents voter intimidation

The legislation was introduced because a consent decree barred the practice of police monitoring polling stations expired in 2017.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

Friendly Fire: Putin’s plot and Murphy’s long game

Vaccine mandates, without an off-ramp: Two thumbs up.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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Opinion

Is Newark protecting its image by requiring permits to feed the homeless? | Opinion

The possible discomfort of imaginary of people becomes more important than the real health and welfare of people

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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Coronavirus

Hospital officials support N.J. booster mandate. But unions call for continued COVID testing.

Hospital and labor union officials expressed support for Gov. Phil Murphy's booster mandate for health care workers.

By Elizabeth Llorente | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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