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August 22, 2021

New Jersey Politics

News

U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan leaves bitter taste for N.J. vets, fresh worries for N.J. Afghans

Their reactions range from puzzlement and resignation to anger and guilt.

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

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Friendly Fire: Afghanistan, Gottheimer’s rebellion, Murphy big lead, and Julie’s coming book.

Can Americans still have a sensible and friendly political discussion across the partisan divide? The answer is yes, and we intend to prove it. Julie Roginsky, a Democrat, and Mike DuHaime, a Republican, are consultants who have worked on opposite teams for their entire careers yet have remained friends throughout. Here, they discuss the week’s events with Editorial Page Editor Tom Moran.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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N.J.’s big deal with teachers to cut healthcare costs is backfiring in 130 school districts

Hundreds of school districts will get a break in their health care premiums because of a 2020 law, but more than 100 said it's costing them more.

By Samantha Marcus | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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This N.J. district already had a vaccine mandate for teachers. Here’s how it works.

Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to announce a statewide COVID-19 vaccination requirement for teachers.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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We just ranked N.J.’s members of Congress from poorest to richest. Here’s the full list.

Here's NJ Advance Media's annual look at the net worth of the state's congressional delegation.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Newark says yes to recreational cannabis, will allow dozens of licenses

In newly-minted rules, there's a focus on making sure Newarkers directly benefit from the cannabis industry.

By Rebecca Panico | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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