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December 21, 2023

New Jersey Politics

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The Revolutionary in Rome gives gay couples a hug | Moran

Pope Francis, who once asked, "Who I am to judge?" is now encouraging priests to bless same-sex couples.

By Tom Moran | Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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How a bodybuilding ex-mobster became ‘Mayor of South Warren Street’

Governors may come and go, but in Trenton, Joe Festa endures.

By Spencer Kent | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. cites 30 restaurants, other businesses for credit card surcharge and no-cash violations

The businesses include bars, restaurants, coffee shops, delicatessens, hair salons and a clothing store.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Taxpayer said a scammer filed for her ANCHOR benefit. What can she do?

Any time a government program pays money, bad actors want a piece.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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No contract awarded yet for a study about saving NJ Transit from massive budget shortfall

Eight months ago a study was announced to look at fare hikes, service cuts and efficiencies to help NJ Transit avoid a looming $957 million fiscal cliff.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. city moves to lower the voting age to 16 in school board elections

If the City of Newark adopts the change on Jan. 10, supporters say it would be the state's first municipality to lower the voting age from 18.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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