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NJ Gov. Murphy mourns the death of a sheriff who had 40 years in law enforcement
A New Jersey sheriff who was in law enforcement for more than 40 years has died, but details of his death have not been officially revealed. Gov. Phil Murphy’s office said in an emailed statement that Richard Berdnik died Tuesday.
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‘Big, inclusive and unmatched': NJ Gov. Murphy lays out his plans in State of the State address
New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy delivered the State of the State address Tuesday afternoon. Murphy touched on a range of topics during the address including protecting abortion rights, the economic potential of artificial intelligence and making the state more affordable.
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New Jersey plans to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035
New Jersey is prohibiting the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 as part of an effort to improve air quality and reduce planet-warming pollutants.
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NJ Gov. Murphy shuttered part of women's prison after multiple incidents of abuse and violence
New Jersey governor Phil Murphy has decided to shutter part of Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for women in Union County. Two years ago, the governor decided to close the jail entirely after numerous incidents of abuse and violence which led to a dozen guards being charged. Some of the inmates have been moved while a new facility is in the...
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NJ leaders agree with U.S. that veterans homes need to be fixed, but how isn't clear
New Jersey’s leaders appear to agree with Justice Department findings that state-run veterans homes failed residents during COVID-19 and continue to violate their constitutional rights, but there’s little clarity on how exactly they’ll address the issues.
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NJ gas tax to increase by about a penny per gallon starting Oct. 1
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration says New Jersey will raise its gasoline tax by about a penny per gallon next month. The roughly 2% increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.