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October 21, 2021

New Jersey Politics

Opinion

Vote for Murphy. By default | The Star-Ledger endorsement

He's a mediocre governor. But Jack Ciattarelli would be far worse.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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Coronavirus

N.J. state workers will now return to offices on rolling basis. Some lawmakers aren’t happy.

Gov. Phil Murphy initially announced all state workers would return Oct. 18. But plans changed and the return to work will be phased in through November.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Is college in N.J. more affordable under Gov. Murphy? Here’s what the numbers say.

College has gotten cheaper for some, but not all, New Jerseyans.

By Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Menendez opposes fellow N.J. Democrat Pallone’s plan to lower drug prices

The House version of President Joe Biden's spending bill would allow Medicare to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies.

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

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Coronavirus

N.J. voters won’t be required to wear masks at polling places inside schools on Election Day

New Jersey schools that serve as polling locations have to separate voting activity from in-person learning, where masks are still required for staff and students.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Crime, policing and the N.J. governor’s race: Where Murphy, Ciattarelli stand

Both shootings and gun-related homicides are up in New Jersey so far in 2021, following a national trend.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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