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March 27, 2021

New Jersey Politics

News

Union County says it may close its jail in effort to cut costs

A similar proposal in Cumberland led to a months-long court battle with local officers.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

You can lower your property taxes by shopping local under bill N.J. lawmakers just sent Murphy

The bill encourages property owners to patronize their local businesses with discounted property taxes.

By Samantha Marcus | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New Jersey Marijuana

N.J. parents will be notified 1st time teens are caught with weed, alcohol as Murphy swiftly signs new law

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law that requires police to notify parents if they catch juveniles with alcohol or weed.

By Amanda Hoover | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Politics

Mass shootings prompt another call for gun restrictions from N.J. senators

U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Robert Menendez rallied in Newark on Friday.

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

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Politics

Early in-person voting could be coming to N.J. as Legislature sends Murphy bill

Gov. Phil Murphy has urged the implementation of early voting, saying "this country is better off when more of us are heard.”

By Samantha Marcus | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Those 55 and older will soon be eligible for COVID vaccine in N.J., Murphy announces. Here’s new list of who qualifies.

The expanded group of people will be eligible for a vaccine beginning April 5.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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