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December 17, 2021

New Jersey Politics

Politics

N.J. lawmakers slam State Police leader on Statehouse COVID vaccine standoff but approve his nomination

The panel ultimately approved Col. Patrick Callahan, the State Police's acting superintendent, to remove acting from his title.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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High-ranking prison official now charged in brutal attack at N.J. women’s prison

Sean St. Paul, the highest-ranking official at the prison during the violent cell extractions, has now been criminally charged.

By Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New Jersey Marijuana

N.J. just began accepting applications to grow recreational marijuana. Hundreds started the process.

Thirteen months after voters voted to legalize marijuana for those 21 and older, N.J. takes biggest step yet to usher in the new industry.

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

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Essex

Newark to require permits for charitable groups that feed the homeless

Attempts to dissuade food distributions to homeless people at Peter Francisco Park near Newark Penn Station have been ongoing for years.

By Josh Solomon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Some non-citizens will soon be allowed to vote in NYC. Murphy does not support it for N.J.

Gov. Phil Murphy said he doesn't see New Jersey implementing a similar policy.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

N.J. schools can cut quarantines to as few as 7 days for students exposed to COVID, new guidelines say

Mandatory 14-day quarantines for "close contacts" of classmates who tested positive are no longer necessary.

By Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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