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February 8, 2022

New Jersey Politics

News

Lawmakers want to end automatic toll hikes on Turnpike, Garden State Parkway

Seemingly back-to-back toll increases on N.J.'s biggest toll road could be curtailed by legislators, despite bringing higher revenues and a better bond rating to the agency.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. to extend COVID public health emergency for at least another month, Murphy says

The news comes at the same time Murphy announced masks will no longer be mandated inside schools and childcare facilities beginning March 7.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

N.J. Gov. Murphy launches political groups that could boost his national profile

Murphy’s predecessor, Chris Christie, launched a PAC in 2015 ahead of his 2016 presidential bid.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Sweeney would be kept out of rematch with Durr under one possible N.J. redistricting map

The commission tasked with redrawing New Jersey's legislative districts released two possible maps Monday.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

Why are taxpayers still throwing money at N.J.’s worst nursing homes? | Editorial

The risk of death or injury is 400 times greater in a one-star facility than a five-star place, yet the best homes are paid the same as the worst.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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Education

Here are the details of Gov. Murphy’s plans to lift N.J. school mask mandate next month

Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday the state will end the mandate on March 7.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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