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School police didn’t stop Parkland or Uvalde shootings, and often discriminate against students. Why did Biden give them $300m?

Campus police officers are often cited as an effective tool against gun violence. But the data shows they do little to stop school shootings — and often discriminate against students of colour. Josh Marcus reports

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New Jersey's dismal climate plan

New Jersey has been hit by powerful storms that climate scientists predict will only increase in severity

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School police didn’t stop Parkland or Uvalde shootings, and often discriminate against students. Why did Biden give them $300m?

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Murphy takes over governors association amid tensions, feuds

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey has taken over as the leader of the nation’s nonpartisan governors’ association in a time of deep divide between the states over issues such as abortion and gun control

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Stark political divides overshadow gathering of US governors

Stark political divides are overshadowing a meeting this week of the nation's governors

The Independent UK

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy pledges to sign new gun bills after July 4 mass shooting in Illinois

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday that he will sign a package of seven gun safety bills Tuesday that will, among other things, regulate ammunition sales, expand requirements for gun owners relocating to New Jersey and empower the state's attorney general to prosecute gun manufacturers and retailers.

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New Jersey’s Murphy signs laws to protect out-of-state abortion patients

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a pair of bills to bolster abortion rights as about half of U.S.. states, empowered a week ago by the nation’s highest court, move to outlaw the procedure.

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New Jersey touts abortion protections to lure businesses

Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to nearly 60 businesses suggesting they could expand into New Jersey because the state protects abortion rights.

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Governors forming task force to address mass shootings

The National Governors Association says it's forming a working group of governors to come up with recommendations to stop mass shootings following the Texas school massacre

The Independent UK

A school reflects on a full year with mandatory masks: ‘We’re used to it’

First grader Khamoni Davis-Victor kept her face mask tucked under her chin as she munched on lunch Wednesday in the cafeteria at Yorkship Elementary School in Camden, New Jersey.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Hard Rock boss confers with NJ governor on casino smoking

The chairman of the global Hard Rock casino and entertainment company spoke recently with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy about the “economic challenges” of banning smoking in casinos, which a bill pending in the state Legislature would do

The Independent UK

New Jersey To Offer Free State Park Admission Throughout Summer, 2022

If you plan to visit any state parks, forests, or recreation areas in New Jersey in summer, 2022, you can get in for free all over the state.

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With Roe in doubt, states weigh letting nurses do abortions

As new abortion restrictions are imposed in some parts of the U.S., states with more liberal leadership have been passing laws to let a wider range of medical providers to do the procedures

The Independent UK

Democrats rush to push gun safety laws after mass shootings as Republicans stall

New York governor will seek to ban people under 21 from buying assault rifles and California governor intends to sign restrictions, including the right to sue gun manufacturers

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The Independent UK

EPA, NJ announce $588M in water infrastructure spending

More than half a billion dollars in federal and state funds will go to nearly 30 water systems in New Jersey, serving about 6 million residents, or about two-thirds of the state’s population

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Sundiata Acoli: Oldest former member of the Black Panthers gets parole after nearly five decades

Sundiata Acoli, 85, was sentenced to life for the shooting death of New Jersey state trooper Werner Foerster

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘A truly dark day in America’: Pennsylvania, New Jersey governors react to leaked Supreme Court draft

PHILADELPHIA — In the wake of a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said the commonwealth will not follow other states in banning most abortions during his tenure.

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States prepare for patchwork of abortion laws - Roll Call

The leaked draft decision has mobilized lawmakers, advocacy groups and others scrambling with how to protect or limit abortion access.

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Trump set up MAGA gift stall in White House, new book claims: ‘They literally hand you a shopping bag’

‘They literally hand you a shopping bag, and you took anything you’d like’

The Guardian - US

‘Today is absolutely historic’: legal marijuana sales roll out in New Jersey

Voters first approved of legalizing cannabis in the state in 2020 and on 21 April, it became one of the first on the US east coast to start recreational sales

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New Jersey: First Day Of Legal Weed Sales Has Many Celebrating

New Jersey weed enthusiasts started lining up before dawn at dispensaries Thursday across the Garden State as adult-use cannabis sales went into effect.

The Independent UK

New Jersey's recreational marijuana market open for business

New Jersey’s recreational marijuana marketplace is open for business

The Independent UK

Power plan paused by NJ governor in minority area is back

A New Jersey sewage treatment plant in a predonimantly minority neighborhood is pressing forward with its plan to build a gas-fired power plant, three months after the state’s governor halted the proposal to make sure it does not overly burden the already polluted community

The Independent UK

Legal weed sales begin in New Jersey: Everything you need to know

Announcement comes three days after state regulators greenlight permits for seven facilities

The Independent UK

Legal cannabis sales are starting in New Jersey within days

Starting 21 April, all adults in the state will be able to purchase cannabis at approved medical marijuana dispensaries

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