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August 6, 2021

New Jersey Politics

Coronavirus

N.J. students in grades K-12 must wear masks at start of school year, Murphy to announce

The governor will unveil the new rules during a public event Friday and after insisting the state wouldn’t require masks.

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

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Politics

Brian Sicknick’s family looks on as Biden honors police responding to pro-Trump insurrection

Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick died following the riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.

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

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New Jersey Marijuana

N.J.’s capital city to welcome, but limit locations for legal weed shops. Downtown may get left out.

No cannabis dispensaries will allowed in the downtown business district under the current proposal.

By Kevin Shea | For NJ.com

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Politics

Did Saudi Arabia help 9/11 hijackers? Menendez bill could answer the question.

Legislation would require the U.S. government to review classified files on the 9/11 terrorist attacks to see what information could be released.

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

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Politics

U.S. Senate unanimously passes Menendez resolution condemning Cuban government

"The Cuban people, in this unprecedented hour of uncertainty and need, cannot afford anything less than our full support," said U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, whose parents emigrated from Cuba.

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

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Politics

Murphy and 3 other ‘appalled’ Democratic governors urge Cuomo to step down

Gov. Phil Murphy joined a growing number of Democrats, including President Joe Biden, who said it’s time for the three-term New York Democrat to step down.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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