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The new laws in NJ that went into effect Jan. 1, 2021

The new year brings with it a slate of new laws.

01/04/2021

NJ Spotlight News

The new laws in NJ that went into effect Jan. 1, 2021

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The new year brings with it a slate of new laws.

A new year brings changes to state laws on county government, law enforcement, long-term care staffing and more.

01/04/2021

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Business Report: Higher unemployment benefit payments

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Clip: 1/4/2021 | 2m 30s | As of Jan. 1, the maximum weekly benefit increased slightly to $731. (2m 30s)

Minimum wage in New Jersey increases to $12 an hour

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Clip: 1/4/2021 | 3m 21s | The new year brings a new mandatory increase in NJ's minimum wage to $12 an hour. (3m 21s)

New Jersey pushes to improve slow COVID-19 vaccination rate

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Clip: 1/4/2021 | 3m 33s | State has administered only about 25% of its available COVID-19 vaccines. (3m 33s)

New Jersey sees increase in homicides in 2020

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Clip: 1/4/2021 | 3m 37s | Paterson is among the cities dealing with a 2020 homicide rate that’s set a new record. (3m 37s)

Outrage over Trump Georgia phone call

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Clip: 1/4/2021 | 3m 42s | Democrats have expressed outrage at the phone call. (3m 42s)

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