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Sara Ben-David appointed acting executive director of NJ Racing Commission

By Mercer Times | Jul 24, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the appointment of Sara Ben-David as the Acting Executive Director of the New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC). The NJRC, a nine-member bipartisan body appointed by the Governor, ensures the safety and integrity of New Jersey's horse racing industry.

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Attorney General's Office investigates fatal crash after police pursuit

By Mercer Times | Jul 24, 2024

The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The multi-vehicle crash followed a police pursuit that began in Newark and ended in East Orange. The driver of one of the vehicles sustained fatal injuries, while two drivers from other civilian vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The identities of those involved are not being released at this time.

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AG Platkin supports DEA's proposal on marijuana rescheduling

By Mercer Times | Jul 24, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin submitted a comment letter on Monday to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) supporting the DEA’s proposed rule that would reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, from Schedule I, which is reserved for highly addictive and dangerous substances like heroin, to Schedule III, in recognition of marijuana’s potential for therapeutic and medical benefits and lower risk for abuse. This is a welcome step toward a legal framework that would allow for common-sense regulation of a legal cannabis market for adults.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 20

By Mercer Times | Jul 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Ilana Witten named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator

By Mercer Times | Jul 23, 2024

Neuroscientist Ilana Witten, who investigates the brain circuits behind learning and decision-making, has been named a 2024 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator.

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Wagering at Haskell Stakes sets new record with over $21 million handle

By Mercer Times | Jul 23, 2024

Attorney General Platkin, New Jersey Racing Commission Announce Wagering at Haskell Stakes Sets New Record

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New Jersey announces findings against landlords for alleged disability discrimination

By Mercer Times | Jul 23, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in eight additional cases alleging disability discrimination by management companies and housing providers in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending July 20

By Mercer Times | Jul 22, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mercer County awards $5,377,435 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Mercer Times | Jul 22, 2024

Mercer County's four universities paid $5,377,435 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending July 20?

By Mercer Times | Jul 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mercer County's institutions spent $7,861,578 on basketball teams in 2023

By Mercer Times | Jul 21, 2024

Mercer County's basketball collegiate teams received $7,861,578 in funding for the 2023 season.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Jul 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Mercer Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending July 13?

By Mercer Times | Jul 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending July 13

By Mercer Times | Jul 16, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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New Jersey AG announces actions against property owners over alleged disability discrimination

By Mercer Times | Jul 16, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in six cases alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). The six Findings of Probable Cause involve management companies or property owners who allegedly either failed to accept an emotional support animal as a reasonable accommodation for a disability or failed to follow the appropriate process for considering the tenant’s request for an emotional support animal.

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New Jersey releases audit on automated license plate recognition data usage

By Mercer Times | Jul 16, 2024

TRENTON—Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan announced the release of the 2023 Audit of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Data Collected and Utilized by New Jersey Law Enforcement.

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New Jersey reports increased total gaming revenue for June 2024

By Mercer Times | Jul 16, 2024

Today, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the June 2024 total gaming revenue results.

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AG's office releases footage from fatal police-involved crash investigation

By Mercer Times | Jul 16, 2024

The Attorney General’s Office has released footage from a police body-worn camera and audio of police radio communications related to the November 23, 2023, death of a Camden County man. The incident involved a fatal collision with a police vehicle in the Atco section of Waterford, New Jersey. The deceased has been identified as Christofe “Christopher” Wita, 44, of Berlin, New Jersey.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending July 13?

By Mercer Times | Jul 15, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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New Jersey proposes mandatory bias training for healthcare professionals

By Mercer Times | Jul 15, 2024

TRENTON — Advancing efforts to address racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes in New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced proposed rules aimed at eliminating biases that negatively impact care quality for women of color during pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum, and neonatal periods.