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July 29, 2021

New Jersey Politics

Coronavirus

N.J. ‘strongly recommends,’ but does not mandate, indoor masks regardless of vaccination status

Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement with the state health commissioner "we reserve the right to take more drastic action, including a statewide mask mandate.”

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

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N.J. faces pressure after Ben & Jerry’s says it would end sales in territory occupied by Israel

New Jersey passed an anti-boycott law in 2016. Will Ben & Jerry's actions trigger it?

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

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Work can continue on controversial $145M Union County project, judge rules

The legal battle was the latest skirmish in a dispute over whether Union and Bergen counties failed to adhere to public bidding requirements.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

IRS sending more unemployment tax refunds, agency says

The average refund is $1,686 and there are more to come.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

How should N.J. spend its billions in federal aid? There’s no shortage of ideas.

The administration is asking N.J. residents to weigh in on spending its $6.2 billion in federal aid. Ideas include curbing gun violence, helping immigrants and boosting businesses.

By Samantha Marcus | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Biden touts ‘made in America’ during 1st Lehigh Valley visit as president

Joe Biden made his first trip as president to a 2024 battleground.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Sara K. Satullo | For lehighvalleylive.com and Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com

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