August 16, 2022

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Nearly $80 million in N.J. legal weed was sold in first 10 weeks

Cannabis operators raked in nearly $80 million in total adult weed sales in New Jersey from April 21-June 30.

By Suzette Parmley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

N.J., N.Y. congressional members: Audit MTA before congestion pricing is OK’d

Congressional members representing New Jersey and New York City's outer boroughs demanded a federal audit of MTA finances and further study of a congestion pricing plan.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Long-troubled nursing home that once housed hundreds of residents is now totally empty

Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center, which once cared for more than 500 residents, is now empty as the feds cut off all funding to the facility on Monday.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

N.J. Pandemic Relief Fund is shutting down after $65M in COVID grants

The fund helps groups including food banks, tutoring programs, housing assistance programs and more.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Disabled people want to work, and Murphy signed a law to help them. Why are state officials holding it up?

Law stalled while state officials debate whether disabled people ought to pay a fee to use "Workability" program

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

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Murphy ends COVID test mandate for unvaccinated N.J. teachers, child care workers, state workers

Gov. Phil Murphy's move comes days after the CDC further loosened coronavirus guidance.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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