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Small strides in diversity leadership in Trenton
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Sen. Teresa Ruiz will become Senate majority leader, a first for a Latina
When New Jersey’s new Legislature is sworn in, Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex) will be the first Latina in state history to be appointed Senate majority leader. Sen. Sandra Cunningham will be appointed Senate president pro tempore. Their selections are a move toward a more diverse Democratic leadership, but is the Legislature as a whole any closer to reflecting the state's diversity?
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NJ Spotlight News
Small strides in diversity leadership in Trenton
Clip: 11/15/2021 | 4m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
When New Jersey’s new Legislature is sworn in, Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex) will be the first Latina in state history to be appointed Senate majority leader. Sen. Sandra Cunningham will be appointed Senate president pro tempore. Their selections are a move toward a more diverse Democratic leadership, but is the Legislature as a whole any closer to reflecting the state's diversity?
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AC needle exchange to remain open after judge extends order
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Clip: 11/15/2021 | 57s | In July, the city council voted to shut down the needle exchange (57s)
Business Report: “Build Back Better” vote expected this week
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Clip: 11/15/2021 | 3m 30s | House Democrats expect to vote on “Build Back Better” bill by midweek (3m 30s)
Children, parents explain why they want COVID-19 vaccine
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Clip: 11/15/2021 | 4m 11s | ‘You can do more stuff,’ said one 6-year-old. Parents, too, weigh in on pediatric vaccine (4m 11s)
Parents look for help as price of diapers rises
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Clip: 11/15/2021 | 3m 56s | One Livingston mom starts diaper drive to help other parents (3m 56s)
Protest over transfer of detainees from Bergen County jail
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Clip: 11/15/2021 | 3m 48s | Fifteen men were released into the custody of ICE a week ahead early (3m 48s)
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