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March 4, 2023

New Jersey Politics

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N.J. school aid to increase $834M in budget plan. See district-by-district numbers.

Statewide, 157 districts will see decreases in state aid funding, while 407 will see funding go up. See district-by-district school aid funding amounts.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New Jersey Marijuana

N.J. legal weed market needs more Black- and Hispanic-owned businesses, state cannabis board member says

Diversity is coming, says director, with 1 in 4 businesses approved for an annual license to grow, sell weed are Black.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Residents like living in NJ., but quality of life drops in urban areas, poll shows

Monmouth University just released its annual New Jersey Quality of Life survey.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. legislators hear possible solutions to school mental health crisis

The state Senate Education Committee heard two hours of testimony Thursday on what schools can do to prevent student suicides after a high-profile case in Bayville and a national report showing dire adolescent mental health issues.

By Tina Kelley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New Jersey Marijuana

People with past cannabis charges still eligible for programs to avoid incarceration, N.J. top court rules

Defendants are usually only allowed to go through a program once, but those with cannabis charges can be eligible again.

By Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Passaic

Shooting that wounded State Police trooper occurred near N.J. congressman’s home

The New Jersey State Police trooper was shot in the leg in an overnight incident near the home of U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.

By Richard Cowen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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