NJ Spotlight News
Sen. Rand Paul blocks measure against hair discrimination
Clip: 12/15/2022 | 4m 29sVideo has Closed Captions
Assemblywoman Angela McKnight calls it a blow to civil rights
The CROWN Act aims to protect people of color from discrimination if they choose to wear their hair in its natural state. The bill was blocked in the Senate this week by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky). A state version of the measure is law in New Jersey. We talk with Assemblywoman Angela McKnight, who led that bill through the State House.
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NJ Spotlight News
Sen. Rand Paul blocks measure against hair discrimination
Clip: 12/15/2022 | 4m 29sVideo has Closed Captions
The CROWN Act aims to protect people of color from discrimination if they choose to wear their hair in its natural state. The bill was blocked in the Senate this week by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky). A state version of the measure is law in New Jersey. We talk with Assemblywoman Angela McKnight, who led that bill through the State House.
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Cannabis industry advocates applaud progress in NJ
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Clip: 12/15/2022 | 3m 52s | Cannabis Regulatory Commission says it is committed to equitable opportunity (3m 52s)
Fighting wildfires is a growing expense for New Jersey
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Clip: 12/15/2022 | 4m 34s | The budget for dealing with wildfires has remained unchanged for years (4m 34s)
Free at-home COVID-19 tests available again
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Clip: 12/15/2022 | 1m 12s | Biden administration prepares as officials warn of a possible surge in cases (1m 12s)
Groups file lawsuit to block Horizon reorganization
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Clip: 12/15/2022 | 5m 21s | Consumer advocacy organization and nurses union say state should not have given go-ahead (5m 21s)
Sensory-sensitive light show for children on autism spectrum
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Clip: 12/15/2022 | 3m 43s | The event is set to become an annual affair at Allaire Community Farm (3m 43s)
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