August 20, 2022

New Jersey Politics

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Longtime N.J. lawmaker Maureen Ogden dies at 93

Former state Assemblywoman Maureen Ogden was remembered as a champion of the arts and environment.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sen. Ron Rice, N.J.’s longest-serving Black lawmaker, to retire after 35 years

State Sen. Ron Rice has served in the New Jersey Legislature since 1986, representing Newark and surrounding areas.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. can use ‘drug recognition experts’ to determine if you’re high, judge says

A special master supports testimony of so-called Drug Recognition Experts as admissible evidence in workplace impairment cases.

By Suzette Parmley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

State to pay out nearly $16M to families over COVID deaths in N.J. veteran’s homes, admits no wrongdoing

Officials said 71 families whose loved ones died in the state-operated nursing homes are expected to receive an $225,000, based on arbitration proceedings.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Lower premiums, limits on insulin prices & more. How Biden law’s health provisions will affect you

The White House is touting the features of legislation recently signed into law by President Joe Biden.

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

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Newark mayor to lead citywide ‘peace walk’ against gun violence Saturday

Mayor Ras Baraka will lead a 13-mile "Peace March" through each of the city's five wards after asking business owners to close at 2 p.m. and join the procession.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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