NJ Vindicator
Paramount and Warner Bros. pause $110 billion merger deal as New Jersey antitrust case moves forward
New Jersey and 11 other states argue the deal would reduce competition, raise prices, and leave consumers with fewer entertainment choices.
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15mNJ advocates demand stricter oversight of opioid settlement spending
New legislation would require municipalities to repay improperly spent funds and impose deadlines for using settlement money.
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12mNJ parents, childcare providers tell lawmakers they're struggling
Advocates called for $35 million more in state assistance as legislators debated budget priorities and ways to make childcare more affordable.
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6mNew Jersey makes gambling addiction safeguards mandatory
Online betting companies must identify at-risk customers, provide support, and follow a three-stage intervention process or face potential penalties.
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5mNJ LGBTQ+ groups urge governor to restore funding for transgender youth healthcare
Advocates urge Gov. Mikie Sherrill to use state funds to preserve gender-affirming healthcare coverage for transgender youth following federal Medicaid cuts.
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5mNew Rutgers research center to study social media's impact on children
The university will receive $500,000 in state funding to examine addictive features, mental health risks, and ways to reduce harmful social media use among young people.