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Government/Politics

Joe Biden Says Big Bucks Are Coming For Gateway Tunnel

Bill Boosting NJ Temp Workers Headed To Gov. Murphy's Desk – Again

Rep. Mikie Sherrill Says She'll Push These 5 Bills In 2023

Newark Residents Protest And Mourn For Tyre Nichols, Carl Dorsey

Recent NJ Bias Crimes To Be Addressed In Forum In Caldwell

West Orange Library Will Close, Move To New Location

Bloomfield, East Orange Will Pay Man $190K For Settlement: Report

Essex County Town May Make Changes To Its Law For Marijuana Businesses

School Bond Sale Will Save Montclair Taxpayers Money, District Says

Affordable Housing Conference For Millburn Slated For Friday

NJ Bill Would Prevent Drop In SNAP Benefits For Hungry Households

Under New Ownership: NJ Bill Would Protect Janitors, 'Service Workers'

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Bloomfield Synagogue 'Firebomb' Suspect Is In Custody, Authorities Say

NJ Muslim Group Stands With 'Firebombed' Synagogue

Officials Find Antisemitic Writings After Livingston School Bus Theft

Local Lead Exposure: 4 Essex County Towns In Top 15 With Most Risk

'Code Blue' Issued For Essex County Towns For 4 Days: What It Means

Newark Saw Its Warmest January In 92 Years, Weather Experts Say

Essex County Commissioners Hold 2023 Budget Hearings: WATCH

3 Essex County Towns May Have 'Slight Chlorine Taste' In Water Soon: Here's Why

West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade Will Return For 2023

Struggles Leading To Home Fire In Maplewood Documented In Report

$949K Home In Essex County 'Blends With Nature,' Its Seller Says (Photos)

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