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National Crown Day: addressing hair discrimination in jobs
"How our hair is grown out of our heads, it should not dictates how we work"
National Crown Day: addressing hair discrimination in jobs

Murphy shows NJ as sanctuary state with abortion shield laws
Critics claim taxpayers won’t approve of Murphy’s safe haven efforts
Murphy shows NJ as sanctuary state with abortion shield laws

Mercy Center food pantry serves Independence Day feast
The Center says inflation has caused a big spike in hunger and food insecurity this year
Mercy Center food pantry serves Independence Day feast

Four Atlantic City casinos avoid worker strike, reach deal
The union did not provide specifics on deal, higher wages mentioned as demand
Four Atlantic City casinos avoid worker strike, reach deal

Council blocks statue replacing Columbus in Newark
His likeness was removed in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020
Council blocks statue replacing Columbus in Newark

Business Report: Gas prices dip for now
AAA spokeswoman Tracy Noble explains relief at the pump might not last long.
Business Report: Gas prices dip for now

Poll: Most Americans disagree with SCOTUS on guns
The Monmouth University poll also finds support for gun safety remains high
Poll: Most Americans disagree with SCOTUS on guns

NJ's cultural center continues to send supply to Ukraine
They say the most important donations now are medical supplies and clothing
NJ's cultural center continues to send supply to Ukraine

Newark PD instituted new policies after 2014 investigation
The internal affairs department didn’t properly investigate complaints against officers
Newark PD instituted new policies after 2014 investigation

Murphy signs off on largest ever state budget
Scutari praises budget as 'greatest budget in New Jersey history'
Murphy signs off on largest ever state budget

Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court justice
Jackson is the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court
Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Expert on impact of SCOTUS green-house gas ruling
West Virginia vs EPA is among the most significant for clean air in decades
Expert on impact of SCOTUS green-house gas ruling

Business Report: Unemployment insurance taxes increase
The NJBIA says the tax increase will cost small businesses nearly $300 million
Business Report: Unemployment insurance taxes increase

U.S. government program helps with formula shortage
Creator of Formula Finder NJ believes the crisis is far from over
U.S. government program helps with formula shortage

Rutgers to get $300M in funding from proposed state budget
The decision is facing sharp criticism from some lawmakers
Rutgers to get $300M in funding from proposed state budget

Proposed legislation for veterans exposed to burn pits
The Honoring Our Pact Act would provide about $280 billion over ten years
Proposed legislation for veterans exposed to burn pits

NJ lawmakers approve largest budget in state history
Murphy set to sign off on budget that funds property-tax relief, schools and more
NJ lawmakers approve largest budget in state history

How might Roe v. Wade decision impact midterm elections?
Both major parties say they welcome debate.
How might Roe v. Wade decision impact midterm elections?

Former NJ attorney general weighs in Jan. 6 hearings
"You don't want to bring a weak case if you do and empower the former President even more"
Former NJ attorney general weighs in Jan. 6 hearings

FBI warns Asian business owners about targeted burglaries
Warning comes as bias and hate crimes against Asian Americans have also been on the rise
FBI warns Asian business owners about targeted burglaries

NJ courts soon to get seven new judges amid dire shortage?
A Senate committee approved seven judicial nominees Monday. Next up, a full Senate vote
NJ courts soon to get seven new judges amid dire shortage?

NJ abortion providers fear violence, request security
Even before Supreme Court’s ruling, reports of violence at clinics nationwide had soared
NJ abortion providers fear violence, request security

Hip-hop’s impact is highlighted in Newark exhibit
Fifty years of hip-hop music, art, culture seen through photographs by Ernie Paniccioli