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Sherrill nominates Michael Embrich to serve as New Jersey’s first veteran advocate
Sherrill nominates Michael Embrich to serve as New Jersey’s first veteran advocate
The Navy veteran would investigate complaints, oversee the state’s veterans homes, and help veterans and their families obtain services.
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NJ lawmakers demand Delaney Hall probe after second detainee death
NJ lawmakers demand Delaney Hall probe after second detainee death
Pallone and Mejia call for inspections and closure of facility
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“Superior Court Judge Nan Famular rejected the district’s arguments and dismissed the complaint with prejudice” nice
Judge rejects Cherry Hill school board’s attempt to block public records requests
Judge rejects Cherry Hill school board’s attempt to block public records requests
District officials sought to prevent Benjamin Shore and his brother from filing public records requests for one year.
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Peter Chen named next president of New Jersey Policy Perspective
Peter Chen named next president of New Jersey Policy Perspective
The senior policy analyst will succeed Nicole Rodriguez as leader of the Trenton-based think tank on Sept. 14.
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New Jersey sues Amazon, alleging company suppresses delivery drivers’ wages
New Jersey sues Amazon, alleging company suppresses delivery drivers’ wages
Antitrust lawsuit accuses Amazon of restricting hiring, retaliating against union organizers, and using its control over delivery contractors to impose harsh working conditions
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New Jersey assault weapons ban remains in effect while state seeks Supreme Court review
New Jersey assault weapons ban remains in effect while state seeks Supreme Court review
The 3rd Circuit stayed its ruling striking down the state’s assault weapons and large-capacity magazine restrictions.
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New Jersey’s county-line ballot reaches the end of the line U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi approves Bergen County settlement, formally ending two lawsuits and the controversial primary-ballot system statewide
New Jersey’s county-line ballot reaches the end of the line
U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi approves Bergen County settlement, formally ending two lawsuits and the controversial primary-ballot system statewide
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Speaking as a former Ridgewood, Bergen County grassroots advocate for transparency and fairness, this is ENORMOUS news! 🎉🎉🎉 I'll never forget the doubt and confusion I emerged with from the voting booth the first time I voted in NJ and was confronted with the rigged ballot called "the Line".
The Jersey Vindicator@jerseyvindicator.bsky.social · 2d agoNew Jersey’s county line is finally dead altogether as Bergen County agrees to settle
New Jersey’s county line is finally dead altogether as Bergen County agrees to settle
New Jersey’s county line is finally dead altogether as Bergen County agrees to settle
Bergen County becomes the last county to settle and accept fair primary-ballot rules. but must pay more than $60,000 in legal fees
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New Jersey sues to block Trump administration from sharing welfare recipients’ personal data
New Jersey sues to block Trump administration from sharing welfare recipients’ personal data
New federal policy would allow sensitive information about Work First New Jersey recipients to be shared with immigration authorities and other s
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Developer challenges Gloucester County data center ban on free-speech grounds
Developer challenges Gloucester County data center ban on free-speech grounds
Hexa Builders wants a federal judge to overturn Monroe Township’s prohibition and award the company $300 million.
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East Orange man killed after prison prayer service at Garden State Youth Correctional Facility
East Orange man killed after prison prayer service at Garden State Youth Correctional Facility
The victim collapsed after the assault and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking New Jersey voter registration database
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking New Jersey voter registration database
Judge says Civil Rights Act does not require state to turn over a computerized voter list
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Elizabeth voters will decide $20 rent cap after judge rejects landlords' lawsuit
Elizabeth voters will decide $20 rent cap after judge rejects landlords’ lawsuit
Union County judge clears the way for ballot measure that would restore a decades-old limit on annual rent increases for rent-controlled apartments
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New Jersey begins purging improper voter registrations
New Jersey begins purging improper voter registrations
Move follows last week's disclosure that about 6,600 noncitizens were mistakenly registered to vote because of MVC software error.
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Lindenwold resident sues borough over right to record public meetings
Lindenwold resident sues borough over right to record public meetings
Lawsuit alleges borough’s one-camera policy violates the New Jersey Constitution, the Open Public Meetings Act, and the public’s common-law right to record government meetings
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Essex County judge to rule next month on request to dismiss Bloomfield public records case
Essex County judge to rule next month on request to dismiss Bloomfield public records case
Township officials say the municipality produced all the required records. Requester says key information was withheld.
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Sherrill taps former federal official to lead New Jersey consumer protection agency
Sherrill taps former federal official to lead New Jersey consumer protection agency
Christopher Peterson helped strengthen safeguards against predatory lending to military families
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Governor Sherrill's energy agenda is taking New Jersey off course
Governor Sherrill’s energy agenda is taking New Jersey off course
The state's growing reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear power is driving higher costs for ratepayers while slowing New Jersey's transition to clean energy.
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The Vindicator explains: How 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey
The Vindicator explains: How 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey
About 400 later cast ballots. Here is what we know about the voter-registration failure, what the state and its contractor disagree about, and the questions that still need to be answered.
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Paramount and Warner Bros. pause $110 billion merger deal as New Jersey antitrust case moves forward
Paramount and Warner Bros. pause $110 billion merger deal as New Jersey antitrust case moves forward
New Jersey and 11 other states argue the deal would reduce competition, raise prices, and leave consumers with fewer entertainment choices.
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New Jersey creates new unit to investigate discrimination in schools
New Jersey creates new unit to investigate discrimination in schools
State will expand investigations of discrimination and harassment in schools as federal enforcement shrinks
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New Jersey challenges Trump administration rules tied to counterterrorism grants
New Jersey challenges Trump administration rules tied to counterterrorism grants
Lawsuit says Trump administration is improperly tying emergency funding to immigration enforcement and election changes
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Federal nursing home inspection changes raise concerns among advocates for residents
Federal nursing home inspection changes raise concerns among advocates for residents
Critics say the new risk-based CMS survey system could weaken oversight and mislead families about the quality of care
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Montvale mayor loses bid to dismiss Facebook blocking lawsuit
Montvale mayor loses bid to dismiss Facebook blocking lawsuit
Case tests whether an elected official may block critics from a Facebook page where government business is discussed
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New Jersey bans grocery stores from using shoppers' personal data to set prices
New Jersey bans grocery stores from using shoppers’ personal data to set prices
New law prohibits surveillance pricing, pauses electronic shelf labels for a year, and allows consumers to sue businesses that violate the ban.
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