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‘Convoluted’ ballots give some candidates a leg up, lawsuit says
Primary election ballots being used by in-person voters on Tuesday, or that have already been delivered by voters via mail or designated dropboxes, are the focus of a lawsuit filed in the United States Court for the District of New Jersey.
Your workplace’s COVID-19 waiver is useless, attorney says
According to Alan Hyde, distinguished professor of law at Rutgers Law School in Newark, coronavirus liability waivers are pointless.
Where to find summer meals for kids — 2,300 sites across NJ
Responding to the urgent need brought on by the COVID-19 public health crisis, more New Jersey schools, organizations and communities are offering free summer meals for children this summer.
NJ expands family and medical leave benefits: What it means, what it costs
Weekly earnings are greater for those who make use of these programs, and the eligibility period has moved from six to 12 weeks for those who need to care for a loved one.
Tips for masking up in NJ during summer 2020
Summer in New Jersey can be hot enough. During summer 2020, in the face of a global pandemic, residents are being urged to wear masks and face coverings in order to stem the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
NJ nursing homes to keep some protective measures in place for good
Nursing homes project a 12% increase in expenses for July through December.
NJ congressman wants free credit score whenever you want it
The proposal includes a one-stop-shop webpage for credit checks and protection tools.
Fight continues to ban plastic, even with heavy use in pandemic
Momentum was building in the Garden State earlier this year for a potential statewide ban on single-use items such as paper and plastic bags.
Check your ‘Flood Factor’ — Risk for every NJ property
More than 385,000 homes and properties in New Jersey are considered to have a substantial risk of flooding currently, and another 65,000 will join this group over the next 30 years, according to interactive flood maps released Monday by First Street Foundation.
Harmful algal blooms: Where they are in NJ, how to report them
Responsible for a halt to all activities in several bodies of water across New Jersey last summer, harmful algal blooms are prompting additional advisories as the state enters the hottest months of the year.