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December 4, 2021

New Jersey Politics

Politics

Bill protecting judges in response to murder of N.J. judge’s son clears U.S. panel

Judge Esther Salas watched the Senate Judiciary Committee pass legislation named for her son, who was murdered by a gunman who sought to kill her.

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

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Christie riffs on why Trump can’t accept defeat, new revelation on ex-prez’s COVID test, report that his book is tanking

Former Gov. Chris Christie's book tour is coming to a close.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

UPDATED: Murphy signs bill into law expanding child care tax credit for families earning up to $150K

Both the state Senate and Assembly passed a bill creating the tax credit program for higher-income New Jerseyans.

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

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After Republicans defied N.J. Statehouse vaccine policy, angry Democrats say voting will be remote next week

The next time legislators will vote is Monday.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

Female police officers wanted, and needed | Opinion

The lack of women police officers can result in victims feeling less safe and less able to convey the details of the crimes they endured.

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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News

Outgoing lawmakers’ bill to change NJ Transit’s reform law gains support

A bipartisan bill to close loopholes in the Dec. 2018 law that reformed NJ Transit passed the state Senate, but needs to pass the Assembly before Jan. 10 to land on Murphy's desk.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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