
New Jersey Public Radio
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NJ Primary elections are June 6, and there's little competition.
Few of the races in the June 6 New Jersey legislative primary are contested, even though there about twice as many open seats as usual. Jun 1, 2023
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Many Open Seats, Few Contested Races in New Jersey Legislative Elections
Every seat in the New Jersey State Legislature is up for election. But few primary races are competitive. May 23, 2023
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Brian Lehrer Show Quiz: Local Geography Part 2
What's where in the New York City area? May 23, 2023
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Staffing agencies sue to block NJ's temp worker rights bill
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law to give the state’s temporary workers more protections. WNYC’s Karen Yi breaks down how staffing agencies are challenging the law in court. May 20, 2023
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Congestion Pricing Is One Step Closer to Reality
WNYC / Gothamist transportation reporter Stephen Nessen reports on the new congestion pricing details, including that low-income and taxi drivers will get a break on the toll. May 18, 2023
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Ask Governor Murphy: Previewing next month's state primaries
The entire state legislature is on the ballot in a primary scheduled for June 6, and with the district maps now redrawn, it’s going to be a topsy turvy one. May 3, 2023
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May 3, 2023: Morning Headlines
Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The 229 billion state budget is finalized. The Writers Guild strike forces New York late night shows int... May 3, 2023
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Assata Shakur's complex legacy: Convicted of killing a cop, and a folk hero to the Black power movement
Assata Shakur’s story rankles many in New Jersey who believe she got away with killing a police officer 50 years ago. But to others, she's a symbol of liberatoin. May 2, 2023
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How Assata Shakur Became One of America’s Most Wanted
A deadly encounter fifty years ago between the New Jersey State Police and a group of Black activists turned Assata Shakur into a cultural icon – and an enduring political villain. May 1, 2023
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NJ and NY's Legal Cannabis Rollouts, One Year Later
Comparing and contrasting how the rollout of legal shops has gone in New York and New Jersey. Apr 28, 2023