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Murphy conditionally vetoes several bills
Clip: 5/16/2023 | 1m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
One controversial measure would allow officials to redact home addresses
Gov. Phil Murphy sent back to lawmakers a controversial measure that would’ve allowed government officials to redact their home addresses from public records and financial disclosure forms. Advocates say omitting the information would help protect the privacy and safety of elected leaders and their families, but critics argue less transparency makes it harder to investigate corrupt campaign deals.
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Murphy conditionally vetoes several bills
Clip: 5/16/2023 | 1m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
Gov. Phil Murphy sent back to lawmakers a controversial measure that would’ve allowed government officials to redact their home addresses from public records and financial disclosure forms. Advocates say omitting the information would help protect the privacy and safety of elected leaders and their families, but critics argue less transparency makes it harder to investigate corrupt campaign deals.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipmeanwhile in Trenton Governor Murphy's using the power of the veto pen on several bills that clear the legislature sending back to lawmakers a controversial measure that would have allowed government officials to redact their home addresses from public records and financial disclosure forms the governor supports the bill but wants the legislature to delay its start until 2024.
Advocates say omitting the information would help protect the privacy and safety of elected leaders and their families but critics argue less transparency makes it harder to investigate corrupt campaign deals the governor also sent back a bill that would allow police and firefighters to retire after 20 years regardless of age and receive 50 percent of their pension he cited concerns for the pension system which has been woefully underfunded for decades [Music]
Federal judge blocks parts of NJ's concealed carry law
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Clip: 5/16/2023 | 1m 12s | Businesses and homeowners can decide whether or not to allow firearms on their property (1m 12s)
Former Newark police officer stands trial for 2019 shooting
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Clip: 5/16/2023 | 4m 7s | Officer Jovanny Crespo faces multiple counts of aggravated manslaughter and assault (4m 7s)
Hundreds of refugees turned out for hiring event in JC
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Clip: 5/16/2023 | 3m 44s | The goal: help refugees find, keep a job (3m 44s)
Lawsuit seeks to overturn NJ's temp workers law
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Clip: 5/16/2023 | 1m 20s | The business group says the new law is 'unconstitutional' (1m 20s)
Roundtable seeks solutions to NJ's mental health crisis
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Clip: 5/16/2023 | 4m 16s | Every panelist mentioned funding for new programs and expanding treatment facilities (4m 16s)
This AAPI Heritage Month, how can communities be uplifted?
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Clip: 5/16/2023 | 4m 32s | Interview: Qing Guo, an advocate for Make Us Visible New Jersey (4m 32s)
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