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June 22, 2021

New Jersey Politics

Politics

Tax breaks, college tuition relief, help for renters. How N.J. will spend its big surplus.

The final budget expands a number of existing tax relief programs while also creating a new $500 tax rebate for certain low- and middle-income households.

By Samantha Marcus | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. court halts release of video allegedly showing beatings at women’s prison after officer accused of assault sues

Releasing the footage could make it difficult to find impartial jurors, the officer's attorney said.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Murphy holds big lead over Ciattarelli in N.J. governor’s race, new poll shows

Phil Murphy, a Democrat, has a 15-point lead — 48% to 33% — over GOP challenger Jack Ciattarelli.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Business

70-plus years old and still working? N.J. could soon protect you from age discrimination.

The bill now on Gov. Phil Murphy's desk would prohibit employers from denying a job based on the applicant being a septuagenarian

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

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N.J. lawmakers pump the brakes on letting civilians investigate cops as activists demand more oversight

Even if the current version of the bill became law, the public would still be barred from learning the names of officers accused of misconduct.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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‘Absolutely mind-blowing’ NJ Transit funding not boosted in new state budget, top Dem says

“It’s bad government, bad politics, bad for our future," state Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg said.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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