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March 17, 2021

New Jersey Politics

Monmouth

N.J. women charged in Capitol riot, one a former jail officer, indicted on multiple charges

Marissa Suarez and Patricia Todisco traveled together to Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6, authorities say.

By Kevin Shea | For NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Couples say wedding venues are holding their money hostage. Bill would require refunds for COVID cancellations.

There are dozens of lawsuits against wedding venues over refunds for parties that were never held.

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

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Coronavirus

Stimulus check update: If your student loan debt is canceled, you won’t face an unexpected tax bill

Under the coronavirus stimulus law, Americans whose student loan debt is canceled would not have to pay taxes on it.

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

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News

After months of delay, N.J. lawmakers to consider giving residents more power to investigate cops

If the bill became law, both cities and counties would be able to create review boards to oversee police.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

N.J. unemployment rate jumps slightly as residents look for work. It’s still higher than national average.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics also reported all nine major private industry sectors lost jobs in 2020.

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

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Opinion

Tracing the nursing home COVID tragedy to its source(s): A Q&A with watchdog Richard Mollot

The advocate from the Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) takes names.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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