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A revamped ballot design jumpstarts democracy in New Jersey

Here is what people are saying about ruling on ballot design

New Jersey must scrap its unique primary ballot design, widely criticized as boosting the prospects of party-backed candidates, a federal judge ruled Friday, saying the “integrity of the democratic practice” was at stake. Here is what some officials and other people had to say about the ruling:

New Jersey Lawmakers Gave Themselves a Raise but Failed to Pass Big Policy Bills

State lawmakers approved their own salary increases, including for future governors, and expanded the voting age to include some 17-year-olds. But they deferred a casino smoking ban, expanded family leave, book bans and more.

Lawmaker pay hikes should ban outside work, critics say

A bill that could get a final vote Monday would make New Jersey s legislators some of the highest-paid in the nation.

NJ Governor Murphy wants 16-year-olds to vote in school board elections

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