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June 27, 2021

New Jersey Politics

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N.J. prison officers know they work a tough job, yet ‘we’re always the bad guys in the public’s view’

A new state report highlights the dangers officers face daily, sometimes for low pay and without the public recognition their police department counterparts receive.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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What N.J.’s Black members of Congress said about Derek Chauvin sentencing

“It reminds us that police reform must hold rogue police officers accountable for their actions," said U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.

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

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Murphy adds 4 years to N.J.’s takeover of Atlantic City

After the pandemic hit casinos were forced to close for months and unemployment in the city rose dramatically as profits at casinos fell by more than 80% in 2020.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Progressive activist says there’s systemic racism in N.J. budget process. Top lawmaker wanted an apology.

State Senate President Stephen Sweeney responded to criticism from progressive activist Brandon McKoy that said the budget process "upheld systemic racism."

By Sophie Nieto-Munoz | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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NJ Transit scores federal grant for more electric buses

NJ Transit was awarded a Federal Transit Administration grant that will allow it to buy electric buses for its second test program to be done in Newark.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. one step away from banning ICE contracts with local jails. Now it’s up to Gov. Murphy.

Four New Jersey counties currently have contracts for detention centers with ICE.

By Sophie Nieto-Munoz | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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