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LEGISLATORS HOLD WATER-QUALITY BILL BUT RAP DEP FOR DELAYS SETTING STANDARDS

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http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/17/01/30/legislators-hold-water-quality-bill-but-rap-dep-for-delays-setting-standards/

SUPREME COURT RULING MEANS NEW SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR JUVENILES

http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/17/01/16/supreme-court-ruling-means-new-sentencing-guidelines-for-juveniles/

2016 INVESTMENT RETURNS FOR PUBLIC-EMPLOYEE PENSION UP 7%, MUCH BETTER THAN IN 2015

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http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/17/01/25/2016-investment-returns-for-public-employee-pension-up-7-much-better-than-in-2015/

Protesters of Gov. Christie's equal pay veto find door closed

http://www.nj.com/somerset/index.ssf/2017/01/protesters_at_sen_dohertys_office_seek_override_of.html#incart_river_index

"See the N.J. counties with the fewest women in politics"

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http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/county_breakdown_of_women_in_office.html#0

Displeasure with N.J. Legislature 'is widespread,' poll shows

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http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/displeasure_with_nj_legislature_is_widespread_poll.html

Lawmakers ask AG to investigate sex abuse at N.J. women's prison

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/lawmakers_ask_ag_to_investigate_sex_abuse_at_nj_wo.html#incart_river_index

"How does N.J. rank vs. other states in 15 key categories?

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/new_jersey_by_the_numbers.html#0

"These are the 20 'youngest' towns in New Jersey"

http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2017/01/the_20_youngest_towns_in_new_jersey.html#0

N.J. changes marijuana testing methods amid probe of drug lab scandal

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/nj_changes_marijuana_testing_methods_amid_drug_lab.html#incart_river_index

Assembly committee clears daily fantasy sports bill

http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2017/01/30/assembly-committee-clears-daily-fantasy-sports-bill/97251062/

State panels approve 5-day limit on painkiller prescriptions

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/state_panels_approve_limits_on_painkiller_prescrip.html#incart_river_index

"The 10 most diverse towns in New Jersey"

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/the_10_most_diverse_towns_in_new_jersey.html#0

GOP House members from N.J. question Trump refugee order

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http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2017/01/30/gop-house-members-form-nj-question-trump-refugee-order/97258288/

See where N.J.'s property taxes are highest (and lowest)

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/where_njs_high_property_taxes_are_highest_and_lowe.html#incart_river_index

White House: Supreme Court choice could be announced Monday

http://www.businessinsider.com/ap-white-house-supreme-court-choice-could-be-announced-monday-2017-1

Why these 5 N.J. 'sanctuary' communities could be targeted by Trump

http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2017/01/where_are_njs_sanctuary_cities_and_how_will_trump.html#incart_most-readnews

N.J. court rules on open records case tied to Bridgegate

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/court_makes_open_records_ruling_tied_to_bridgegate.html#incart_river_index

N.J. school closings, delays for Monday, Jan. 30, 2017

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/nj_school_closings_delays_for_monday_jan_30_2017.html#incart_river_home

N.J. families in shock over immigration restrictions

http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/paterson/2017/01/28/north-jerseyans-resigned-new-immigration-limits/97184720/

Supreme Court Justices Set to Hold Closed Conference Regarding 2nd Amendment Case 'Stephens vs Jerejian'

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http://www.englewoodnjnews.com/supreme-court-justices-set-to-hold-conference-regarding-2nd-amendment-case-stephens-vs-jerejian

Compare your property taxes with any town in N.J.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/how_much_did_your_did_your_towns_property_taxes_go.html#incart_river_index

N.J. still bogged down in foreclosures as rest of country recovers

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/nj_still_bogged_down_in_foreclosures_as_rest_of_co.html#incart_river_index

Good Riddance to Obamacare’s Tax Hikes

http://www.atr.org/good-riddance-obamacare-s-tax-hikes

N.J. defends election system after Trump claim

http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2017/01/25/after-trump-fraud-claim-nj-officials-defend-election-system/97055742/

Bramnick sponsors legislation to fight drug addiction in bipartisan approach to rehabilitation

http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/bramnick-sponsors-legislation-to-fight-drug-addiction-in-bipartisan-approach-to-rehabilitation/

N.J. property taxes hit another new high in 2016

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/average_property_tax_bill_reached_85k_per_home_in.html#incart_river_index

How will Trump executive order affect N.J.'s sanctuary cities?

http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2017/01/sanctuary_cities_react_to_trump_order.html#incart_2box_nj-homepage-featured

N.J. school buses may soon be watching how you drive

http://www.nj.com/traffic/index.ssf/2017/01/nj_school_buses_may_soon_be_watching_how_you_drive.html#incart_river_index

Feds charge 2 after N.J. bust turns up 2 pounds of heroin

http://www.nj.com/union/index.ssf/2017/01/nj_men_caught_with_2_pounds_of_heroin_feds_say.html#incart_river_index

Sires retains post as ranking member of Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2017/01/sires_keeps_post_as_ranking_member_of_subcommittee.html#incart_river_index

The Con Man, the Feds and a Mayor's Fall from Grace

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http://www.nj.com/inside jersey/index.ssf/2017/01/the_con_man_the_feds_and_a_mayors_fall_from_grace.html#incart_river_index

N.J. Senate hearing to probe alleged fraud by top U.S. turf company

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/nj_senate_hearing_to_probe_alleged_fraud_by_top_us.html#incart_river_index

Bridge connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania closed due to large crack

http://newjersey.news12.com/news/bridge-connecting-new-jersey-and-pennsylvania-closed-due-to-large-crack-1.13000240

New program to aid small firms get government contracts

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http://www.northjersey.com/story/money/small-business/2017/01/24/new-program-aid-small-firms-get-government-contracts/96724648/

See how your N.J. senator voted in failed override of Christie equal pay veto

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http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/see_how_nj_senators_voted_in_failed_override_of_ch.html#incart_river_home

The 10 brainiest towns in New Jersey

http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2017/01/the_10_brainiest_towns_in_new_jersey.html#incart_river_home_pop

Drug screen every N.J. high schooler every year, lawmaker says

http://www.nj.com/education/2017/01/drug_screen_every_nj_high_schooler_every_year_lawm.html#incart_river_home

New Jersey school closings, delayed openings (Tuesday, January 24, 2017)

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/new_jersey_school_closings_delayed_openings_tuesda_1.html#incart_2box_nj-homepage-featured

FRACTURE IN NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE BRIDGE CONNECTING PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY

http://abc7ny.com/traffic/photos-fracture-in-turnpike-bridge-connecting-pa-nj/1716419/#gallery-1

Here's why these N.J. women are marching in D.C.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/womens_march_on_washington_heres_why_nj_women_are.html#incart_river_index

For many N.J. workers, taking a sick day isn't OK | Editorial

http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/01/for_many_nj_workers_taking_a_sick_day_isnt_ok_edit.html#incart_river_index

Industrialist Andrew Carnegie built 36 libraries in New Jersey—each an architectural gem. Thanks to preservation efforts and creative reuse, most still serve their communities.

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Bill to OK pro-police blue lines introduced by N.J. lawmakers

http://www.nj.com/somerset/index.ssf/2017/01/nj_lawmakers_introduce_federal_bill_in_support_of.html#incart_river_index

7 things to know about N.J. and Trump inauguration

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/7_things_to_know_about_nj_and_trump_inauguration.html#incart_river_index

New affordable housing rules will lead to higher taxes, sprawl, critics say

http://www.nj.com/ocean/index.ssf/2017/01/new_affordable_housing_rules_come_under_fire.html#incart_river_home

Domestic terror attacks on the rise in N.J. and U.S., report finds

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Gov. Christie declares opioid drug abuse public health crisis

http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2017/01/gov_christie_declares_opioid_drug_abuse_public_hea.html#incart_river_index

Did U.S. Supreme Court just boost hopes for N.J. sports betting?

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/supreme_court_delays_nj_sports_betting_decision_bu.html#incart_river_index

This is what could happen if Obamacare is repealed

http://www.businessinsider.com/obamacare-repeal-replace-effects-2017-1

New Jersey grad rates continue to rise

http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/education/2017/01/12/new-jersey-continues-rise-grad-rates/96488806/

TSA screening wait times and Homeland Security funds top list of questions

http://www.northjersey.com/longform/news/politics/2017/01/13/trump-new-jersey-homeland-national-security-tsa-transportation/95917258/

Showdown looming over school funding formula

http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2017/01/13/showdown-looming-over-school-funding-formula/96558178/

Black Pastors Defend Sen. Sessions, Urge Senate to Confirm Him as Attorney General

https://stream.org/black-pastors-say-senator-sessions-not-racist-urge-senate-confirm-attorney-general/

N.J. leads nation in foreclosures (again) in 2016

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/nj_finishes_2016_on_top_of_national_foreclosure_li.html#incart_most_shared-news

Some N.J. lawmakers balk at spending $300 million for Statehouse renovation

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/politics/item/100447-some-nj-lawmakers-balk-at-spending-300-million-to-renovate-statehouse

N.J. lawmaker explains benefits of simplifying language to insurers

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/new-jersey/100501-nj-lawmaker-explains-benefits-of-simplifying-language-to-insurers?l=mf

Ciattarelli says he has cancer, will continue campaign for N.J. governor

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jack. God Bless You! http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/ciatterelli_discloses_cancer_says_he_will_continue.html#incart_river_index

GOP governors are standing up for Obamacare. Why isn't Christie? | Opinion

http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/01/gop_governors_are_standing_up_for_obamacare_why_is.html#incart_river_index

N.J. Supreme Court issues 'significant' ruling on sentencing youths

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/nj_supreme_court_issues_significant_ruling_on_sentencing_youths.html#incart_most_shared-politics

Lawmaker threatens suit over Christie's $300M State House renovation

http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2017/01/12/lawmaker-threatens-lawsuit-over-christies-300m-state-house-renovation/96507338/

"Vintage photos of N.J. in the wintertime"

http://photos.nj.com/4504/gallery/vintage_photos_of_nj_in_the_wintertime/index.html#/0

Think the drought in N.J. is over? Think again...

http://www.nj.com/weather/index.ssf/2017/01/rain_and_snow_is_helping_nj_but_drought_warnings_l.html#incart_river_home

State legislators want to expand mental health crisis services statewide

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/state-legislators-wants-to-expand-mental-health-crisis-services-statewide/article_7a1c3cd3-42cb-56e3-8f0b-65dff9449555.html

Christie dedicates last year as governor to tackling 'crisis of drug addiction'

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/christie_2017_state_of_the_state_address.html#incart_river_index

WATCH LIVE: Christie's 2017 State of the State address at 2 p.m.

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Did Christie keep promises in 2016 State of the State? Here's a scorecard

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/christies_2016_state_of_the_state_report_card.html

WATCH: Christie Statehouse bill signing

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Christie signs bill limiting gun access for domestic violence offenders

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/christie_signs_bill_limiting_gun_access_to_domesti.html#incart_most_shared-politics

First Republican woman elected to N.J. Senate mourned

http://www.nj.com/morris/index.ssf/2017/01/late_nj_state_sen_leanna_brown_honored_at_memorial.html

NJ Politics Digest: Looking Back and Forward As Christie Begins Final Year

http://observer.com/2017/01/nj-politics-digest-looking-back-and-forward-as-christie-begins-final-year/

5 things to know this week in New Jersey

http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2017/01/09/5-things-know-week-new-jersey/96336072/

BROWN MAYOR 2018-IMMEDIATE RELEASE-PRESS

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BROWN MAYOR 2018-IMMEDIATE RELEASE-PRESS "Returning Government Back to The People" www.brownmayor2018.com

See who's replacing Garrett on powerful panel crucial to N.J.

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/see_whos_replacing_garrett_as_nj_voice_on_house_fi.html#incart_river_index

5 questions about the 115th Congress that begins Tuesday

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/5_questions_about_the_115th_congress_that_begins_t.html#incart_river_index

Bramnick says he's not running for N.J. governor

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/bramnick_says_hes_not_running_for_nj_governor.html#incart_river_index

Here's what you can do to stop human trafficking in N.J. | Opinion

http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/01/everyone_in_nj_can_do_something_about_child_sexual.html#incart_river_index

Christie signs bipartisan bill to boost small businesses

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/christie_signs_bipartisan_bill_to_boost_small_busi.html#incart_river_index

5 N.J. cities see sales tax hike as Christie sits on bill

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/5_nj_cities_see_sales_tax_hike_as_christie_sits_on_bill.html#incart_most_shared-politics

N.J.'s Lance tapped for ethics panel

http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2017/01/03/after-uproar-2-nj-say-they-opposed-ethics-rule-change/96108578/

Here's how 8 N.J. laws taking effect Jan. 1 might affect you

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/new_laws_in_2017_tax_breaks_open_birth_records_for.html#incart_most_shared-politics

17 big dates on N.J.'s 2017 political calendar

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/17_big_dates_on_njs_2017_political_calendar.html#incart_river_home

NJ Politics Digest: New Laws and Tax Cuts for the New Year

http://observer.com/2017/01/nj-politics-digest-new-laws-and-tax-cuts-for-the-new-year/

Friends, family say farewell to Bill 'No Fear' Fearon

http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/essex/verona-cedar-grove/2016/12/31/friends-family-say-farewell-bill-no-fear-fearon/95997226/

5 tax cuts to take effect in N.J. on Jan. 1

http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2016/12/31/5-tax-cuts-take-effect-nj-jan-1/96018808/