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April 3, 2022

New Jersey Politics

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Will the plastic bag ban in N.J. help the environment? Here’s what experts say.

The state's plastic bag ban, which goes into effect May 4, won't solve all our environmental problems, but experts say it's certainly a good place to start.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

There’s not enough marijuana for everyone I Opinion

The CEO of a cannabis advocacy and research organization explains why recreational sales are once-again delayed.

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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Politics

N.J. government agencies would have to use these 15 languages under new plan

The proposal would require state government agencies and departments in New Jersey to provide documents and translation services i 15 non-English languages.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. congressman who quit Twitter after Trump impeachment vote is tweeting again. Here’s why.

Rep. Jeff Van Drew once said "nothing good" can come from Twitter.

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

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You’d pay only $35 a month for insulin under drug price bill the House just passed

House Democrats have pledged to reduce prescription drug prices.

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

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Hate crimes, bias incidents in N.J. spiked again in 2021 for third year in a row

Pandemic, Black Lives Matter backlash and other turmoil contributed to rise, Attorney General say

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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