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NJ LEADERS: FLOYD GUILTY VERDICT 'FAR FROM ENOUGH'

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Yesterday, a jury in Minneapolis found Derek Chauvin, a former police officer, guilty on all counts in the George Floyd trial: that is, he was found guilty of second- and third-degree murder, plus second-degree manslaughter.

Sen. Cory Booker is sponsoring the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “Accountability for the officer who murdered George Floyd is important and it is necessary," he said.

"But it is far from enough," he said. "We must also hold the system that allowed it to happen accountable. What are we going to do as a country to prevent this from happening again and again and again and again?" (NorthJersey)

NEW LAWS AIM TO PROTECT SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS


Yesterday, Gov. Phil Murphy enacted seven laws that were written to serve and support survivors of sexual assault. Here's what is now law:
  • A bill that creates the “Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program"
  • A bill that requires police officers to provide incident reports to survivors
  • A bill that ensures survivors be given various resources
  • A bill that protects survivors' right to be notified of prosecutor's decisions
  • A bill that requires an annual data report from the state Attorney General
  • A bill that creates a sexual violence liaison officer in police departments
  • A bill that mandates sexual assault training among prosecutors

NJ POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS CAN NOW RETIRE EARLY

 
A new law that was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy yesterday allows police officers and firefighters with twenty years of service to take early retirement. The new 'burnout' provision will bring a lot of relief, lawmakers said. The policy will soon affect about 8,000 police officers and firefighters across the state. (NJ.com)

8 COUNTIES IN NEW JERSEY GET AN 'F' FOR AIR QUALITY


A new report from the American Lung Association has found that 40% of Americans live in an area with unhealthy air. Roughly a third of New Jersey's counties (8 of 21 counties) fared very poorly, with a failing grade:
  • Bergen
  • Camden
  • Gloucester
  • Hudson
  • Hunterdon
  • Mercer
  • Middlesex
  • Ocean
(NJ Spotlight)
 

😷 Coronavirus—

  • Princeton joins colleges requiring COVID vaccine for students (NJ.com)
  • Jersey City school district reverses in-person learning plans (NJ Spotlight)
  • Clara Maass doctor reassures Black community about vaccines (TAPinto)
  • NJ hospitals fill with younger COVID patients (NorthJersey)
  • Pause on J&J shots slows progress, heightens skepticism (NJ Spotlight)
  • Rutgers University COO says students who don't want vaccine should consider either taking a gap year or transferring schools (TAPinto)
 

☝️ Lastly—

  • Women are on the ballot, but not matching male candidates (NJ Spotlight)
  • Firm plans line to bring wind energy ashore in NJ (Associated Press)
  • NJ Turnpike could send $2B to NJ Transit if this this passes (NJ.com)
  • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino looks to fill hundreds of jobs (NJ Spotlight)
  • NJ adds ‘X’ gender option for driver’s licenses, ID cards (AP)
  • Rizzo to get another shot with ELEC for matching funds (Politico)
  • Once seen as a struggle, support for pre-K now widespread (NJ Spotlight)
  • Westfield incident and the conversation about federal gun laws (TAPinto)
  • Prosecutor investigates cops seizing bikes, arresting teen (NJ.com)
PLUS — not everything is terrible:
  • Rare Honus Wagner minor league baseball card sells for $90K (NJ.com)
  • 19 ‘unsung heroes’ recognized with Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award (ROI-NJ)

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