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Government/Politics

Kim, Bashaw Face Off At New Jersey Senate Debate: 2024 Election

See Latest NJ Voter Totals For 2024 Election: Democrat, Republican

Thousands Pack Temple In Essex County On Anniversary Of Oct. 7: Israel-Palestine

Essex County Political Rally For Harris, Walz Gets Support From Queen Latifah

GOP Lawmakers Want $500K To Prevent Peckman River Flooding

West Orange OKs Ron Jolyn Settlement; Landslide Left Dozens Homeless

NJ Bill Would Force Health Insurers To Cover Home Birth Expenses

Proposed NJ Law Would Help Foster Kids Save Up A Nest Egg

NJ Assemblywoman Says Education Can Help Stop Drownings

Public Forum Will Explore ‘Systemic Discrimination’ In Essex County

NJ Lt. Gov. Visits Bloomfield For Voter Outreach Event

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

People Flee To NJ Ahead Of Hurricane Milton; Plane Tickets Scarce

Hurricane ‘Took Everything’ From Retired Livingston Cop: Fundraiser

Hundreds Of Complaints Spur Inspections At Northern State Prison

Sending NJ Parole Violators Back To Jail Isn’t Cheap: Report

Crash Left Essex County Cheerleader With Grim Injuries, Family Sues School

Target Date Set For Target Store In Essex County (New Updates)

NJ Nurses, Hospital Avoid Strike; Deal Includes ‘Safe Staffing’

New ‘Food Hall’ Opens In Livingston (See List Of Restaurants)

United Airlines Adds Wave Of International Flights From Essex County

Montclair Event: ‘Light Up Diwali’ Celebration Is Returning For 2024

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