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Attorney General identifies civilian and officers in Bayonne police encounter death

By Mercer Times | Nov 1, 2024

The Attorney General's Office has disclosed the identities of the individual and police officers involved in a fatal incident on September 16, 2024, in Bayonne, New Jersey.

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Attorney General announces settlements over alleged price-fixing by two drug firms

By Mercer Times | Nov 1, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside a multistate coalition, has announced settlements and cooperation agreements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex.

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Governor Murphy signs bill revising property tax relief statutes

By Mercer Times | Nov 1, 2024

Governor Murphy has enacted new legislation, identified as A-4706/S-3693, which revises statutes related to property tax relief programs.

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Which former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Nov. 4?

By Mercer Times | Nov 1, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Nov. 4.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Oct. 26?

By Mercer Times | Oct 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Oct. 26?

By Mercer Times | Oct 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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New Jersey unveils next-generation multilevel rail cars

By Mercer Times | Oct 30, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett presented the latest generation of multilevel rail cars at an event in Kearny, New Jersey.

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New Jersey sues TransCare for driver misclassification under state labor laws

By Mercer Times | Oct 30, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo have initiated legal action against TransCare, LLC, a medical transport company.

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Correctional officers indicted over inmate assault at New Jersey youth facility

By Mercer Times | Oct 30, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) have announced that a state grand jury has indicted six correctional police officers for their alleged involvement in the assault of an inmate at the...

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New Jersey approves major utility-run energy efficiency programs

By Mercer Times | Oct 30, 2024

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has approved the Triennium 2 energy efficiency programs proposed by the state's seven electric and gas utilities.

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Professor explores allure of vampires through new podcast

By Mercer Times | Oct 30, 2024

English professor Harriet Hustis, known for her expertise in gothic literature, has ventured into the world of podcasting.

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Governor Murphy signs new laws on mortgage relief and healthcare referrals

By Mercer Times | Oct 30, 2024

Governor Murphy has enacted several pieces of legislation, impacting areas from mortgage relief to healthcare referrals.

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New Jersey officials urge driver caution during Halloween festivities

By Mercer Times | Oct 29, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety are urging drivers in New Jersey to exercise extra caution on Halloween to ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters.

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New Jersey investigates Republic First Bank for alleged mortgage discrimination

By Mercer Times | Oct 29, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have released a report detailing findings from a multi-year investigation into Republic First Bank's alleged unlawful mortgage redlining practices in New Jersey.

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Rome Prize awarded to two Princeton alumni for arts and humanities research

By Mercer Times | Oct 29, 2024

Princeton faculty members Lex Brown and Lucas Ramos have been honored with the 2024-25 Rome Prize, a prestigious fellowship for independent research in the arts and humanities.

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New Jersey sees success at Breeders Crown with record wagers

By Mercer Times | Oct 29, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Racing Commission have released the results from the recent Breeders Crown event held at the Meadowlands.

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Juvenile justice officers charged with sexual assault at New Jersey facility

By Mercer Times | Oct 29, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice have announced charges against two senior corrections officers from the Juvenile Justice Commission.

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How many companies in cities across Mercer County received FDA citations in 2023?

By Mercer Times | Oct 28, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Mercer County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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New leaders appointed to New Jersey's anti-corruption bureau

By Mercer Times | Oct 28, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the appointment of Eric L. Gibson and Jeffrey J. Manis as co-directors of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability's (OPIA) Corruption Bureau.

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Cari Fais confirmed as director of NJ Division of Consumer Affairs

By Mercer Times | Oct 28, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the confirmation of Cari Fais as the Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.