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Government/Politics

Is NJ Ready For A 32 Hour Workweek? It Could Happen – Here's How

OPRA Bill Creeps Forward In NJ Despite Protests From Angry Critics

Time To Boost Pay For These 'Miracle Workers' In New Jersey, Mom Says

Baraka Says He Will Lift 'Working People' If Elected As NJ Governor

Belleville Councilwoman Dies Before Term Ends; Town Needs Replacement

Another Large Housing Project In Newark Gets Tax Break From NJ

Dozens Of Jobs On Chopping Block In South Orange-Maplewood Schools

Allegations Of Discrimination Prompt Probe Of Montclair Schools

7 Candidates File For Nutley Town Commissioner Election In 2024

New Jersey Congressman Mourns For Newark's 'Pastor In The Hood'

Bloomfield Council Advances 2 Environmental Measures At Meeting

NJ Cannabis Activist To Meet With Kamala Harris At White House

West Orange Holds First-Ever Ramadan Celebration At Town Hall

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

NJ Company Ran Unsafe School Buses, Hired Unqualified Drivers: AG

Essex County Principal Grabbed Student, Pushed Her Against Wall: Complaint

NJ Lottery Machine Malfunctions, 2 Winners Declared (VIDEO)

Accused Essex County Doctor Banned From Practicing In NJ: Prosecutors

PSEG Power Station In Belleville: What To Know (UPDATED)

Rutgers Social Work Interns Find 'World of Need' In NJ Libraries

Transgender Day Of Visibility Returning To Montclair

Essex County Animal Shelter Is Struggling With Space Issues

New Jersey Has Sold $2 Billion Worth Of Legal Weed In Past 6 Years

Livingston Shopping Center Attracts 2 New Businesses

Iconic Religious Veil Will Be Unveiled At Belleville Church

Famed 'Iron Chef' Lends His Celebrity To New Restaurant In North Jersey

Formerly Depressed Dog In North Jersey Still Needs Home: Adopt 'Red'

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