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June 8, 2021

New Jersey Politics

Politics

Polls are now open for N.J.’s primary elections. Here’s all you need to know.

There's a big race for the Republican nomination for governor and a few contested legislative races.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. cops can no longer hide serious misconduct from public after Supreme Court ruling

State authorities can name officers subjected to “major discipline” going forward, but police may challenge the release of previous discipline.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Murphy wants to shut down Edna Mahan, state’s troubled women’s prison. What happens next?

There is no timetable and no real plan yet as to how to close and replace the troubled, 100-year-old prison in rural Hunterdon County .

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Murphy’s poll numbers fall towards pre-COVID levels, survey shows. Will that affect his re-election?

Still, more than half of the state approves of Gov. Phil Murphy's job performance, according to the survey.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. homeowner with F-bomb, anti-Biden flags ticketed, given court date

Roselle Park officials issued the homeowner a summons, which carries a fine of $500.

By Avalon Zoppo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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In stunning move, Murphy to close scandal-ridden Edna Mahan state prison for women

Governor says he is "deeply disturbed and disgusted by the horrific attacks" on woman inmates.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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