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March 15, 2022

New Jersey Politics

Politics

In stunning move, N.Y. asks U.S. Supreme Court to block N.J. from leaving mob watchdog agency

N.Y., warning of the impact of organized crime, argued that N.J. could not simply decide for itself to withdraw from the Waterfront Commission.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Here’s how much you’d save under Murphy plan to suspend N.J. fees, from state parks to the MVC

Gov. Phil Murphy wants to waive fees for several state services as part of the new budget he proposed on Tuesday.

By Derek Hall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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‘We can’t wait.’ N.J. must tackle surging mental health crisis now, experts warn.

The pandemic is testing the limits of an already strained system.

By Adam Clark | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

Supreme Court brings out the best and worst of N.J. politics | Editorial

The chief justice took the high road, and we’re lucky to have him.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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Politics

Fast-tracked effort to reduce prescription drug costs for some in N.J. wins key support

A package of bills legislators and Gov. Phil Murphy support passed in Senate and Assembly Committees Monday

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

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Politics

Hearing Tuesday in convicted mayor’s suit to run for Newark city council in May 10 election

Newark's city clerk has refused to certify former Mayor Sharpe James as a candidate for an at-large city council seat, citing a 2008 order disqualifying him from 'holding' public office following federal mail fraud convictions.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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