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February 16, 2023
New Jersey Politics
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NJ Transit engineers are ready to strike over their wages, union says
The last union to settle with NJ Transit says the agency hasn't changed a salary offer in three years.
By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Murphy leaves door open to state investigation into bullying after 14-year-old girl’s suicide
"We always look in the mirror after something like this,” Gov. Phil Murphy said at a public event in Newark.
By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Time’s up: Ban casino smoking | Editorial
Not even the pro-cancer lobby shows up to oppose it.
By Star-Ledger Editorial Board
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New wave of crime bills in N.J. raise concerns about progress of justice reform
At least eight measures advanced by committees in the state Assembly and Senate this week that stiffened penalties or tightened restrictions for crimes including drug dealing, burglary and car theft.
By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Majority of N.J. residents want plastic bag ban tweaked or overturned completely, poll says
“New Jersey’s ban is a lot more comprehensive — and has been a lot more effective — than similar bans in most states that have them," one expert said.
By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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N.J. expanding AP African American studies in 26 schools as Murphy slams DeSantis for blocking them
“We’re not the political ones here,” Gov. Phil Murphy said. “We’ve got to tell the whole story of our country whether we like it or not, whether you like it or not.”
By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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