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April 22, 2022

New Jersey Politics

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‘I’ve been waiting for this for 20 years…’ Legal recreational weed makes historic debut in N.J.

The first day of legalized pot came after years of wrangling, bringing with it a celebratory atmosphere of ribbon cuttings and pent-up anticipation.

By Suzette Parmley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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A ‘proud’ moment: Murphy celebrates N.J. legal weed sales, 5 years after his promise

"I know a lot of New Jerseyans had been waiting for today," Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday after touring a dispensary in Elizabeth.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

Stop poisoning Newark | Editorial

Another fossil fuel plant in the Ironbound is a non-starter.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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Politics

Gov. Murphy heading to Europe, including economic visit to Ireland

Gov. Phil Murphy is leaving New Jersey for six days.

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

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Politics

It’s not too late for N.J. residents to claim thousands in tax credits, including for child care

As of Fall 2021, 138,000 New Jersey families had yet to receive Child Tax Credits of up to $3,600 per child, amounting to more than $415 million in unclaimed credits.

By Derek Hall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

N.J. plastic bag ban: Why are grocery stores banned from using paper bags?

Large grocery stores will be banned from providing paper bags. But what about small retail shops and big box stores?

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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