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May 17, 2022

New Jersey Politics

Politics

N.J. to use federal COVID funds to help fire departments with safety equipment

The state’s Firefighter Grant Program will allow local and regional fire departments to apply for the money.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Voter registration for N.J. primary election ends Tuesday. Here are other key dates.

The midterms will decide which party controls Congress next year.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New Jersey Marijuana

Atlantic City gambles on N.J. legal weed to boost tourism and draw conventions

City officials salivate as two major medical dispensaries are hoping to set up stake in Atlantic City to start selling adult weed soon.

By Suzette Parmley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Murphy calls for more gun laws after Buffalo shooting. Opponents ‘can shove their thoughts and prayers.’

The governor also said he is “very concerned” about the possibility of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against New York state’s concealed carry law.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. ‘looking at’ how to respond to new COVID surge, Murphy says

Gov. Phil Murphy said "we’re looking at what options we need to take.”

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

Loretta Weinberg: Make friends, care deeply and don’t repeat Chris Christie’s mistake | A 2022 commencement essay

If Christie was able to pull back, laugh a little and not take life too seriously, he probably wouldn’t have had that whole issue with the GWB

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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