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April 20, 2021 New Jersey Politics Politics N.J. police officers, firefighters can retire early under bill signed by Murphy The legislation is known as the "burnout bill." By Samantha Marcus | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Read more Our journalism needs your support. Support news and products like this with a subscription to NJ.com.   Subscribe Politics COVID vaccine passports would be banned in N.J. under new bill The bill would make it illegal for businesses, schools, doctors or government entity to ask about people's vaccine status, require they be vaccinated or prove they have been vaccinated. By Samantha Marcus | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com MORE    Politics Murphy vetoes landmark criminal justice bill but AG ends many mandatory minimum sentences The governor opposed the bill to end mandatory minimums after an amendment was added for it to not apply to official misconduct charges often used to charge politicians with corruption. By Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com MORE    News Lawmakers grill MVC chief about canceled appointments, closures Legislators are hearing complaints from drivers and brought them to the head of the state Motor Vehicle Commission, who said getting COVID shots in employees arms should help reduce closures. By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com MORE    Politics After months of emotional testimony from women, new laws expand rape victims’ rights The six-bill package calls for training prosecutors who handle sexual assault cases and investigations. By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com MORE    New Jersey Marijuana Murphy rejects bill to let docs OK medical weed in telehealth visits, saying it should be expanded Gov. Phil Murphy said the bill would preclude many patients from using telehealth to access medical marijuana. By Amanda Hoover | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com MORE    See more Download Mobile App Get the latest news and alerts on your phone or tablet

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