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April 30, 2022

New Jersey Politics

Hudson

Disgraced Hudson pol David Friedland, who faked own death to avoid prison, dies at age 84

“It became more of a sexy story than the crimes that he allegedly committed,” said Harvey Fisher, a former Trenton bureau chief for the Bergen Record.

By Teri West | The Jersey Journal

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News

Newly released data shows N.J. police departments are making progress on diversity, but still skew white

The new data shows New Jersey law enforcement agencies have made strides — particularly with Black and Hispanic recruitment.

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Riley Yates | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

A toxic culture exists in N.J. politics, campaigns, experts say. This lessons aims to prevent harassment.

The video is “a starting-off point” for campaign managers and political leaders, and is not meant to take the place off interactive training, one expert said.

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

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News

N.J.’s women’s prison making ‘steady progress’ to stop abuse but still needs ‘culture change,’ monitor finds

Still, cultural problems and staffing issues persist, according to the monitor assigned to the prison.

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Business

Styrofoam plates, cups won’t be sold in N.J. stores when bag ban starts

Unlike the carryout bag rules that have some exceptions for stores depending on size, the Styrofoam ban applies to all businesses.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

With big spike in car thefts, revised policy allows N.J. police to chase auto thieves again

Officials also said the state will use federal funds to expand license plate technology to combat a spike in stolen vehicles the last few years.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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