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Government/Politics

NJ Temp Worker 'Bill Of Rights' Survives Court Challenge

Nurses Demand New Contract; Hundreds Rally At Belleville Hospital

New Jersey 'Service Workers' Get More Layoff Protections Under New Law

West Orange Mayor Sues Town Council; Trenk Saga Continues

Price Of Water Is Going Up In Bloomfield; Council Approves Rate Hike

Rep. Mikie Sherrill Holds Town Hall On Gun Violence (VIDEO)

Interim Town Manager Named In Montclair After Stafford's Removal

NJ Transit Signs 25-Year Lease For New Headquarters In Essex County

Youth Leaders In Bloomfield Make Voices Heard On Master Plan

This NJ Town May Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers For Good

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Hot Weather In Forecast; Cool Off At Codey Arena In Essex County

Summer In Essex County: 10 Ways To Save On Your Electric Bill

Newark Has Plan To Improve 'Alarming' Student Reading Scores

Affordable Senior Housing Building In Essex County Gets $9M Tax Credit

NJ Transit OKs $4.7M For Bloomfield Train Station Upgrades

Tennis Tournament Held In Memory Of Essex County Woman Who Died Young

Ribbon Cut On New Townhouses For Low-Income Families In East Orange

What Do You Want To See At Livingston Library? Take Their Survey

Peek Into The Past: PSEG Shares Vintage Photos Of Its History In NJ

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