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August 7, 2021

New Jersey Politics

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Murphy unveils N.J. school mask mandate as some parents protest. He says mask opponents are ‘lying.’

Gov. Phil Murphy stressed Friday children under 12 in the U.S. are not eligible to be vaccinated yet and “too many” over 12 remain unvaccinated.

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

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Drivers must now move over when passing people walking and on bikes

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a long-awaited bill Thursday.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

N.J. gym owner pleads guilty for role in storming U.S. Capitol, punching police officer

Scott Fairlamb, of Sussex County, is the first person from New Jersey to admit to taking part in the Jan. 6 attack.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Murphy hopes to join family next week in Italy (where he owns a villa) for a short vacation

“My wife and kids are actually going on vacation today. God knows our family, probably like every family, could use some time together,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.

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

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Federal officials advised N.J. about issues in the women’s prison, but details were never released

Prison leaders also have not released details about the ongoing deployment of body cameras.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Murphy’s Republican opponent slams plan to mandate masks in N.J. schools

Gov. Phil Murphy is slated to make the announcement — which has been the recommendation of health officials — Friday afternoon.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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