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September 7, 2022

New Jersey Politics

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NYC congestion pricing hearings show many oppose it for many different reasons

Here are the takeaways from the virtual hearings on the plan.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Politics

Sand, surf and weed. Some Shore towns say marijuana complaints are up at the beach.

This was the first summer since legal marijuana sales began in New Jersey.

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Thousands of prisoners, staff had no A/C during hot summer months, report says

The temperature in one prison cell was 94 degrees last month.

By Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Politics

Groups urge Murphy to sign bill aimed at boosting Black home ownership and closing wealth gap

The bill would let people who bid on a foreclosed home put 3.5% cash down — opposed to the 20% needed at a sheriff’s sale — as long as they agree to live in the home for seven years.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

Union passed Black members over for jobs after boss caught on tape using slurs, AG says

State civil rights watchdog accuses Ironworkers Local 11 of fostering racist work environment.

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Health

For the 1st time, more adults in U.S. smoke marijuana than cigarettes, Gallup poll says

Just 11% say they are cigarette smokers, compared th 16% who consume marijuana

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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