Voters approved a constitutional amendment to legalize cannabis in New Jersey, putting pressure on neighboring states like New York. Source: New York Times
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About 20% of N.J. Prisoners Could Be Freed to Avoid Virus
By Gotham Rex on July 30, 2020
Believed to be the first Covid-19 bill of its kind, the legislation could free more than 3,000 New Jersey prisoners who are within a year of release. Source: New York Times
'Freeholder,' Title ‘Born From Racism,’ to Be Eliminated
By Gotham Rex on July 11, 2020
New Jersey will replace “freeholder,” the 18th-century designation for county lawmakers, with the word “commissioner.” Source: New York Times
Buried in N.J.’s Budget Cuts: a Break for a Billionaire
By Gotham Rex on July 2, 2020
A stopgap budget with $4 billion in cuts also includes an opening for private development in state parks, like a long-desired expansion of a golf course into Liberty State Park. Source: New York Times
Obamacare Faces Unprecedented Test as Economy Sinks
By Gotham Rex on June 27, 2020
The battles over the health law have played out during a decade of continuous economic growth. How it performs as a safety net now may help determine its future. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Bans Chokeholds and Approves Other Measures to Rein In Police
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2020
The state became the first to make major changes in police practices in the wake of George Floyd’s killing, which has spurred nationwide protests. Source: New York Times
Defying Police Unions, New York Lawmakers Ban Chokeholds
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2020
Legislators, responding to protests over the death of George Floyd, are approving a package of bills aimed at police misconduct. Source: New York Times