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April 28, 2023

New Jersey Politics

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Mom who lost 3 sons to guns helps Newark unveil new plan to curb violence

Mayor Ras Baraka says violence should be treated as a public health issue.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Plan to build N.J. terminal for trains that carry combustible gases hits federal roadblock

The federal transportation department denied a permit needed for the Gibbstown terminal project to transport liquified natural gas by rail.

By Nyah Marshall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

Want to encourage centrists? Tell the party bosses to back off | Editorial

Fusion voting is allowed in New York. It should be allowed in NJ.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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Opening of 2 revamped, renamed Parkway service areas delayed

Two Garden State Parkway service areas that are under construction will not be open by Memorial Day, the original target date.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Veteran Black troopers claim racial discrimination still rampant at State Police

In a new lawsuit, the State Police trooper who used to oversee recruitment now says division passes over minority cops.

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. public worker pension fund has gained nearly $4B on investments so far this year

Volatile markets delivered heavy losses in 2022, taking much of the heft out of recent funding improvements.

By Derek Hall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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