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May 22, 2023

New Jersey Politics

Opinion

Librarians are suffering because of book bans. I know because I’ve received death threats. | Opinion

A former Verona High School librarian has turned her horrible experiences into advocacy. She writes: 'It's not about saving a book, it's about saving a child'

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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Opinion

Friendly Fire: Coughlin’s reach for seniors, and choosing sides on corporate taxes

Christie: An Athenian general, or a Kansas farm girl? We discuss, you decide.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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Passaic

Coalition of N.J. mayors demand apology after Muslim politician uninvited to White House

The group of elected town leaders held a press conference in Teaneck on Friday reiterating their demands to the White House.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Gov. Murphy’s progressive fans are steamed at him over how much N.J. should tax big corporations

A temporary 2.5% surtax on the largest companies doing business in N.J. is scheduled to sunset at the end of 2023. It could cost the state budget $1 billion.

By Derek Hall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. considers restricting confinement of pigs and calves, years after Christie vetoed similar bill

Animal rights groups and some celebrities have pushed for the move.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

Why cut taxes for corporate fat cats? | Editorial

Where is the data showing high taxes kill a state’s economy? Mississippi has very low taxes. Do we want to follow that lead?

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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