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January 22, 2023

New Jersey Politics

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After quiet renewal of Newark superintendent’s contract, parents urged to attend board meetings

Superintendent Roger León presides over New Jersey's largest school district and is one of the state's highest-paid school officials. In May, his contract was renewed automatically for five years without notice or an announcement.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Tina Kelley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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After Roe’s demise, N.J.’s Chris Smith tells anti-abortion marchers what’s next on GOP agenda

Rep. Chris Smith spoke at Friday's March for Life in Washington.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Felix Roque announces candidacy for West New York mayor becoming second ex-mayor to join race

He joins former mayor-slash-U.S. Rep. Albio Sires and current West New York Commissioner Cosmo Cirillo in what is now a three-way race.

By Teri West | The Jersey Journal

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Monmouth

4 N.J. towns need election recount after some votes were tallied twice, officials say

A software problem in the New Jersey county may have allowed some votes to be counted twice, officials said.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Murphy is one of America’s most left-leaning governors. So why are N.J. progressives unhappy?

Gov. Phil Murphy's recent State of the State speech rubbed some longtime supporters the wrong way.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

Friendly Fire: Murphy’s budget, Whale Watching, and the Crabby Caucus

Plus: Our least favorite Santos story so far. But there's always more.

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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