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July 7, 2025

New Jersey Politics

Opinion

The Big Beautiful Bill is rich with awful policies | Sheneman cartoon

And the ideas that fuel it aren’t going away.

By Drew Sheneman | For The Star-Ledger

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News

N.J. school district’s bankruptcy attempt blocked. State forces 13% tax hike on residents.

The state’s rare move comes after the school district refused to raise taxes again, instead voting to pursue bankruptcy.

By Nyah Marshall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Top Dem fires back at Trump’s ‘ugly’ insult with sarcastic one-liner

This House Democrat did not hold back.

By Lauren Sforza | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Facing public backlash, Murphy issues one significant veto in budget bill

Senior citizen advocates claim a partial win after the governor protected a policy that financially rewards the highest-scoring nursing homes.

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

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N.J. families could face devastating healthcare losses as Trump signs his ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

State officials warn 360,000 elderly, disabled and working poor residents will lose $3.6 billion in Medicaid coverage as cuts take effect.

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

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What Makes Jersey Run: Inside the drama of Gov. Murphy’s final state budget

There was no shutdown but plenty of tense moments over the budget.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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