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March 28, 2021

New Jersey Politics

News

Protesters demand N.J. women’s prison close as outcry against alleged beatings grows

Eight officers have been charged since multiple women said they were severely beaten earlier this year.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Sea level is rising at fastest rate in 2,000 years, and the quickest in N.J., Rutgers study says

Climate change is melting glaciers and raising ocean levels.

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

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Bergen

‘Stop Asian Hate’ march draws hundreds to N.J. town in wake of Atlanta killings

People gathered in Fort Lee Saturday afternoon to march in support of the Asian-American community, which has recently faced a rise in bias incidents and hate crimes.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Dog fights in car trunks? It’s a trend, and N.J. could soon make it a felony.

"Trunk fighting" involves putting two or more dogs in the trunk of a car and provoking them to fight.

By Sophie Nieto-Munoz | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. a step closer to assigning unemployment agents to legislative offices to solve problems with claims

The bill still needs to be heard in the state Assembly.

By Sophie Nieto-Munoz | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. has 500 bridges in really bad shape. Here’s how we stack up against other states.

Only two New Jersey bridges are among the most heaviest traveled spans in poor condition.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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