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Bayside State Prison inmates face extreme heat, overcrowding, report says
A watchdog report says temperatures can reach the mid-90s inside cells and common areas, while inmates are often housed two to a cell and eat meals in their cells.
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4mSenate Democrats push for Polluter Pays Act before budget deadline
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5mU.S. Rep Frank Pallone backs national moratorium on AI data centers
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9mNuclear energy bill advances despite affordability concerns
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6mNew Jersey budget deal narrows Stay NJ eligibility while preserving $6,500 benefit
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10mPolluters Pay bill advances as advocates urge lawmakers to shift climate costs from taxpayers
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