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Tyrone Hill, who now goes by Andrew Edwards, is speaking out for the first time about the severe abuse and neglect he experienced 20 years ago that led to major reforms within NJ’s child protection system. ow.ly/rRk350TgWLG

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Op-Ed: As legislators, it is our duty to prioritize the health and well-being of our communities. Each statistic from the pandemic represents a person, loved and missed by someone. We owe it to them to take proactive steps in protecting our communities. ow.ly/Xkgw50Tgwga

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The EPA announced the proposed settlement with NL Industries and its former customers, along with the town of Old Bridge, to finish remediating stretches of the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund site where the company dumped toxic waste from its operations. ow.ly/JSEW50TgWIs

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Congress averted an economic catastrophe last year. But the same catastrophe is likely to emerge again in early 2025, either prompting action from this Congress in its waning hours or a new Congress in January. ow.ly/NE1350ThwWE

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Anthony Valdes is the Republican candidate running for Congress in District 8. Where does he stand on some of the key issues facing NJ? youtube.com/watch?v=E0CCRR…

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This interview is part of our NJ Decides 2024 Election Exchange political podcast series that gives NJ voters insight into the candidates running for Congress this November. NJ PBS youtube.com/playlist?list=…

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In response to challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Asw. Speight, Asm. Dr. Herb Conaway & fellow legislators announced legislation aimed at reinstating public health priority funding to strengthen preparedness for future crises. njspotlightnews.org/2024/09/nj-sta… via NJ Spotlight News

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Protesters demanded Ft Lee police involved in shooting Victoria Lee get suspended, and they want better police training—claiming their Korean/Asian community’s now afraid to dial 9-1-1. They took their demands to City Hall last night. Details NJ Spotlight News AAPINJ Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York

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NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi starts in an hour. Tonight, a new study shows teen vaping is on the decline. Then, Miss New Jersey teams up with Assemblywoman Andrea Katz to bring attention to eating disorders. Watch on-air, online or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Revolutionary War artifacts are recovered at Princeton Battlefield State Park. Protesters lay out their demands in response to the fatal Fort Lee police shooting. The #NJSpotlightNews team breaks down today’s top stories. Watch now on NJ PBS or online: ow.ly/GaJO50ThWOZ

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Advocacy groups are calling for explanations on how officers should treat family members after a police shooting and reveal how many police officers have completed de-escalation training, among other demands. ow.ly/PmM350ThX1w

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A group of nursing homes and a lobbying organization are suing the state, saying that the pandemic and other factors have left long-term care centers struggling to keep up with mandated staffing ratios and that setting staff minimums is unconstitutional. ow.ly/8SGz50ThWWb

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NJ was the first state in the nation to ban the sale of all flavored e-cigarette products that were alleged to be targeted at teens. ow.ly/c4KH50ThWX0

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New Jersey American Water has set aside $25,000 to build 12 reusable water bottle filling stations in its service areas statewide, prioritizing communities of color, economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and towns with a history of water contamination. ow.ly/UP0U50Thx1T

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Bergen County is working to regionalize 911 dispatch services and make it free for neighboring towns that opt-in. It’s been a long-term goal of County Executive Jim Tedesco, who says it is a way to save taxpayers money and streamline emergency services. ow.ly/Nimf50ThX8F