N.J. will celebrate Juneteenth as state holiday for the first time Friday. Here are the details.

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June 18, 2021

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N.J. will celebrate Juneteenth as state holiday for the first time Friday. Here are the details.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law last year making Juneteenth a state holiday in New Jersey on the third Friday in June each year.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Ex-wife of N.J. senator speaks out about his comments on domestic violence

Sen. Nicholas Scutari's ex-wife spoke out after the highest ranking female lawmaker in N.J. said he told her privately many domestic violence claims are 'made up.' Scutari denies the comment.

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

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Murphy criticizes school district that removed holiday names from school calendar

“These holidays exist as they do for a reason ,and I’m on the side of keeping it the way it is,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Supreme Court upholds Obamacare, sparing nearly 1M N.J. residents from losing coverage

“The stakes could not have been higher in this case,” said Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-6th Dist.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. wants to protect women on the campaign trail, but sexual harassment bill is mired in politics, critics say

The proposed law is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation to outlaw sexual harassment on political campaigns and create an office to investigate misconduct.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Menendez begins push for coronavirus commission modeled after 9/11 panel

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez has introduced bipartisan legislation to set up a coronavirus panel modeled after the 9/11 commission.

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

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