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January 19, 2022

New Jersey Politics

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Police may get advance look at their own body camera video, under new law signed by Murphy

In the case of the use of force by an officer or the death of a person while in law enforcement custody, there will be no immediate access.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Nursing home operators in N.J. will face tougher scrutiny under law signed by Murphy

Governor's signs bill that will increase penalties against troubled facilities and require more financial disclosure.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Gov. Murphy inaugurated for 2nd term, seeks to lower property taxes, make N.J. a model for the American Dream

"Let’s make New Jersey the proof that the ongoing American Experiment is not about to come to an end," Gov. Phil Murphy said.

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

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Prosecutors, judges will be trained how to better handle domestic violence cases under new law

Training may help result in more prosecutions and fewer dismissals, N.J. domestic violence experts say

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

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N.J. needle exchange programs, proven to reduce spread of HIV, will expand under new law

Gov. Phil Murphy signed bills into law Tuesday that give the state Health Department the sole authority to allow syringe exchange programs to operate in a community.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Will more women, minorities get to serve on state boards in N.J.? This new database tracks appointments.

The database emerged from an NJ Advance Media report found about 28% of the seats on the 85 most powerful boards were filled by women.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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