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Bill Advances That Would Allow Potent THC Drinks In Liquor Stores Until November
The bill, which would allow liquor stores to sell wine bottle-sized containers of THC drinks, was panned by a cannabis industry group.
New Jersey Senate Panel Approves State Voting Rights Bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a voting rights bill Thursday that supporters said would counter changes to the federal Voting Rights Act.
Officers Warn Organized Crime Remains A Strong Presence In NJ
The mob’s still around, but today’s organized crime looks more like street gangs and outlaw motorcycle clubs
Lawmakers Consider Letting More Movie Theaters Sell Booze
A new bill would allow movie theaters to seek price-capped liquor licenses in a bid to bolster an industry hit hard by the pandemic and streaming.
NJ Alleges Doctor Ok’d Medical Cannabis To Minors In Violation Of Law
A Fort Lee physician had his license revoked after state officials said he authorized medical cannabis for nearly 100% of his patients, including children.
Controversial Transgender Healthcare Bill Clears Key Vote In NJ
Bill sees movement after two-year stasis in Trenton
NJ Supreme Court Won’t Weigh In Yet On School Segregation Case
A group of parents and advocacy groups first claimed in 2018 that New Jersey schools are impermissibly segregated. The case is now before the appellate division.
Thousands Of NJ Residents Face Food Stamp Cuts Under New Federal Rules
Federal law also shifts hundreds of millions to state taxpayers
NJ Legislators Want To Pair Public Defenders With Social Workers Statewide
The state public defender says a three-county pilot program connecting criminal defendants to social services proves it works. Two lawmakers want to expand it.