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Peter Shapiro, Political Groundbreaker in New Jersey, Dies at 71

He bucked the Democratic machine to become the youngest member of the state’s General Assembly and reformed government as the…

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How Much Higher Are Your Post-Pandemic Property Taxes?

Real estate taxes on single-family homes increased about 24 percent from 2019 to 2023.

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A Quiet Maine County Braces for the Eclipse. ‘Where Are 20,000 People Going to Pee?’

For generations, visitors to Maine have flocked east to the rocky coastline, with its lobster boats and crashing waves, or…

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In N.Y. Suburbs, Republicans Seek Edge by Targeting Transgender Athletes

A debate over transgender women and girls in sports in Nassau County spurred a legal fight, a visit from Caitlyn…

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Tammy Murphy Wins Crucial Support in Her Bid for U.S. Senate

The first lady of New Jersey won the endorsement of Democrats in Bergen County on Monday night, beating her closest…

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Long Island County Bans Transgender Athletes in Executive Order

The ban would prohibit teams that include transgender athletes from using Nassau County facilities. It is the latest effort in…

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Atlanta Prosecutor Faces Upheaval in Trump Inquiry

Accusations involving her relationship with the lead prosecutor she hired are seen as unlikely to derail the case but could…

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How to Boost Voter Turnout With Just One Signature

In a rare bit of political good news in the final days of 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York…

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A Senate Candidate Accused of Nepotism Has Another Edge: The Ballot

Tammy Murphy is backed by some New Jersey Democratic leaders who have incentives to stay in the good graces of…

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El Paso County Sues Texas in a Bid to Block New Migrant Arrest Law

The county said the sweeping new law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, violated the Constitution and would result in thousands…

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