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May 6, 2022

New Jersey Politics

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Murphy names new N.J. corrections watchdog in aftermath of scandals at women’s prison

Revamped ombuds office will hold hearings, investigate abuse claims behind bars after series of scandals.

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

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Hudson

Joe Albright, longest-serving statehouse correspondent, dies at 93

Joe Albright was not only a fixture in the Trenton press corps but also a well-known character in his own right, celebrated as much for his love of animals as for his work and institutional memory.

By Margaret Schmidt | The Jersey Journal

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Coronavirus

N.J. child care centers took a hit during the pandemic. They now serve 4,700 fewer kids.

'Our child care industry has recovered more fully than experts predicted' Children and Families Commissioner says. Advocates disagree.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. councilman facing backlash for saying Murphy’s aid formula is ‘raping’ town’s schools, helping ‘urban crack heads’

Hopatcong Councilman Ryan Smith made the initial post of Facebook. He drew criticism at a town meeting.

By Richard Cowen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Supreme Court’s expected Roe v. Wade ruling could upend N.J.’s hottest congressional race

Abortion rights may be a big concern in the 7th District, a political analyst said.

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

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Politics

Murphy wants to expand N.J.’s abortion law in wake of likely Roe v. Wade ruling

“Why should abortion be treated differently than any other reproductive health care?” Gov. Phil Murphy asked.

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

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