Faith leaders urge Gov. Murphy to sign bills protecting immigrants in New Jersey
Religious leaders still hope Murphy will sign the trio of bills as one of his last acts in office Tuesday.
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Video podcast: Jeff Pillets discusses Trenton Water Works issues with Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin
This was the debut episode of the new podcast.
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Murphy restores jury service eligibility for people with past convictions in New Jersey
Executive order lifts jury exclusions for residents who’ve completed sentences, broadening jury pools, renewing calls for a permanent legislative change
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Stealth $128 million New Jersey budget bill would fund World Cup marketing, county projects, NJEDA supercomputer infrastructure
The text of the bill was not made public before the vote and no public comment was allowed at the Senate committee hearing.
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Fatal shooting in Minneapolis by ICE agent sparks protests and vigils in New Jersey
Three bills protecting immigrants in New Jersey were also approved by legislative committees on Thursday.
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New law targets chronic absenteeism in New Jersey schools with attendance task force
The task force will include educators, parents, school administrators, and school board members.
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New Jersey shootings fell sharply in 2025, state officials say
Gunshot injuries decreased by 28%, according to state data.
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New Jersey law will create statewide affordable housing directory
Every municipality will be required to file a quarterly report with the state listing all affordable housing units.
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Mikie Sherrill taps Shirley Emehelu as New Jersey’s next state comptroller
Emehelu will succeed Kevin Walsh, who has led numerous high-profile investigations.
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From Delaney Hall and beyond: The year in immigration enforcement and its human toll
A multimedia story about The Jersey Vindicator’ 2025 coverage of immigration enforcement.
