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October 31, 2023

New Jersey Politics

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N.J. county trying to save new $300K excavator stuck in muddy stream

The vehicle, purchased in August, slid into a brook while clearing debris, county officials said.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Corruption, backroom deals, local politics mire N.J.’s legal weed rollout, businesses say

In an ongoing, yearlong investigation, NJ Advance Media has identified multiple circumstances where conflicts of interest have gone unchecked, and where political favoritism has been cited among cannabis-permit applicants.

By Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. county will pay $2.25 million settlement after claims 5K prisoners were strip searched

Current and former prisoners who file valid claims they were illegally strip serached will be paid $450 each when the settlement is finalized, according to court filings.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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News

Ocean Grove could be fined $25K a day if it keeps blocking beach on Sundays, state says

The tradition of limiting access to the beach on the “Lord’s Day” is tied to Ocean Grove’s history as a Methodist summer retreat.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

Mounting delays in N.J. tutoring program called ‘hugely frustrating’

Districts were to start tutoring on Oct. 11, but educators and advocates said the state communicated unclearly about the rules to apply for funding, confusing some districts.

By Tina Kelley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Cancel culture grinches target Halloween | Editorial

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