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December 14, 2021

New Jersey Politics

Politics

N.J. lawmakers move to toughen state’s already strict gun laws

The bills passed along party lines. Supporters praised them as commonsense measures. Critics called them an infringement on 2nd Amendment rights.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. residents can now get free COVID tests delivered to their homes under new program

The state Health Department has partnered with test provider Vault Medical Services on the federally funded program.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Ida caused $83.6M in damage to 49 N.J. schools. They have to pay up front before FEMA aid.

For some schools, the damage estimates exceed what insurance will pay out and there's no money to start the necessary work.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Murphy getting another shot to lead Democratic governors group

Gov. Phil Murphy will serve as vice chairman in 2022 and will head the national group that works to elect and re-elect Democratic governors across the country in 2023.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Will N.J. follow N.Y. with new indoor mask rules? Here’s what Murphy just said.

Starting Monday, New York state is requiring businesses that don't have a vaccination policy to require customers to wear masks.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. reveals 70% of state workers are fully vaccinated after COVID vax or testing mandate

The data comes as New Jersey's positive tests are up 20% from a week ago and 196% from a month ago.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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