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Prosecutor takes over New Jersey police force amid deadly shooting reportedly involving trooper
Newsday - New York
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FRANKLIN, N.J. — “Serious concerns” raised over a New Jersey police department's handling of a deadly shooting that reportedly involved a state trooper has prompted a county prosecutor's office to take over the force's daily operations...
From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US
WBAL - Maryland
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August 8, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — With deep knowledge of Stephen King’s books and curiosity about their inspirations, writer Sharon Kitchens began a journey around Maine. As she learned about the real-life settings and people behind such fiction as “IT” and...
The stakes of a potential Trump-Putin summit: From the Politics Desk
NBC News
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August 8, 2025
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Happy Friday! In today’s edition,...
House members want to be governor instead. Here’s why.
Deseret News - Utah
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August 8, 2025
This article was first published in the On the Hill newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox on Friday mornings here. Hello, friends. Congress recess is in full swing and for the first time in months, lawmakers (and reporters!)...
New Jersey man indicted for arson involving Molotov cocktails in Pottsville
Keystone Today - Pennsylvania
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August 7, 2025
John C. Gurganus Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania | Department of JusticeJohn C. Gurganus Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania | Department of Justice A federal grand jury has...
New Jersey State Trooper Slaughtered His Own Ex Before Turning Gun on Himself, Cops Say
Law Enforcement Today
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August 8, 2025
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Over the weekend, a veterinarian and her boyfriend, a volunteer firefighter, were found dead in a Franklin Township home, and according to authorities, the suspected killer is a New Jersey State Trooper. Officers discovered...
KIYC: Statewide rape kit tracking system now operational in New Jersey
News 12 New Jersey
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New Jersey has taken another step forward in its treatment of sexual assault survivors. A statewide tracking system, giving survivors real-time information about the status of their rape kits, is now operational. “Any time there's a move to get...
New Jersey joins federal settlement requiring UnitedHealth divestitures in home health merger
Mercer Times - New Jersey
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August 7, 2025
New Jersey has joined a proposed settlement to address antitrust concerns over UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s planned $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, Inc. The agreement, which also includes the U.S. Department of Justice and three other states,...
New Jersey man kidnapped, sexually assaulted 19-year-old, cops say
NJ.com - New Jersey
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August 8, 2025
A Passaic County man has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 19-year-old man, officials with the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday. Nahum Maldonado, 63, of Paterson was charged with first-degree kidnapping,...
Archer & Greiner launches political law practice
NJBIZ - New Jersey
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August 8, 2025
Archer & Greiner PC, one of New Jersey’s largest full-service law firms, is launching a new political law & compliance practice. The group will serve clients operating in highly regulated political and governmental environments. Partners Jason...
SalmonState wary of Alaska governor’s order to reduce regulations amid budget crisis
SeafoodSource
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Salmon conservation and fishing NGO SalmonState has raised concerns with Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s efforts to slash regulatory requirements amid the state’s ongoing budget crisis, suggesting the changes will hurt “every Alaskan who hunts,...
New Jersey’s Medical Debt Relief Act Now Fully in Effect
JD Supra - California
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August 7, 2025
In July 2024, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act into law (the Act). The Act protects patients from certain medical debt collection actions and contains several restrictions on medical debt collectors....
Court blocks provisions of Trump election order after suit led by Nevada attorney general
Silver State Times - Nevada
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August 8, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction against key provisions of an executive order on elections issued by...
New Jersey Lawmakers Mull Stronger Labor Protections for Cannabis Industry Workers
National Law Review
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August 7, 2025
New Jersey lawmakers recently advanced a bill that would expand labor protections for workers in the cannabis industry. If enacted, the measure—which provides stronger union organizing rights, protections for employee representation and collective...
New Jersey’s First 4 Cannabis Consumption Lounges Are Now Open
WCHR 1040AM - New Jersey
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August 7, 2025
Recreational marijuana has been legal in New Jersey for a few years at this point. I feel as though the topic is way less taboo and now cannabis gummies, pens and other products are just as common to see as a 6-pack of Miller Lite. Back in 2020,...
New Jersey Gun Crime Attorney Adam M. Lustberg Sheds Light On Penalties For Illegal Firearm Possession In The State
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) New Jersey gun crime attorney Adam M. Lustberg ( ) of Lustberg Law Offices, LLC provides detailed insight into the serious legal consequences of illegal firearm possession in New Jersey. With a reputation built on courtroom...
DNC invests $1.5 million in New Jersey for governor's race
CBS - New York
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The Democratic National Committee is investing $1.5 million in New Jersey. The announcement comes three months ahead of the gubernatorial election between Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
Statement from Governor Murphy on the Announced Termination of Solar for All (SFA) Grants
InsiderNJ - New Jersey
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August 8, 2025
Statement from Governor Murphy on the Announced Termination of Solar for All (SFA) Grants “This reckless declaration by the Trump Administration will directly increase household energy costs for our most vulnerable families — and it could not come...
NJ governor candidates took $5.89M in taxpayer campaign funds in July
Daily Journal - New Jersey
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In July, New Jersey shared a total of almost $5.89 million in matching funds between the two major party candidates in this year’s gubernatorial race to help them with general election campaign expenses. The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement...
Swiss politicians willing to take desperate measure to get sports-loving Donald Trump on side
Irish Star
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August 8, 2025
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Some Swiss politicians hope that FIFA President Gianni Infantino can help ease the U.S.'s crushing 39 percent tariffs, and that his...