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Single-use plastic and paper bags banned starting May 2022
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The law is being hailed as an environmental victory, but some say it went too far.
The new bill banning single-use plastic bags and other items is the strongest ban in the country. While some say it's a step toward being more sustainable, other say it will create twice the amount of waste.
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Single-use plastic and paper bags banned starting May 2022
Clip: 11/5/2020 | 3m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
The new bill banning single-use plastic bags and other items is the strongest ban in the country. While some say it's a step toward being more sustainable, other say it will create twice the amount of waste.
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Biden leads in electoral votes, Trump files voter fraud suit
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Clip: 11/5/2020 | 3m 57s | Democrat Joe Biden on Thursday leads the 2020 presidential race with 264 electoral votes. (3m 57s)
Business Report: Job losses are slowing down
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Clip: 11/5/2020 | 2m 48s | Weekly unemployment numbers show fewer workers filed for first-time jobless benefits. (2m 48s)
Census delay could leave NJ minorities underrepresented
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Clip: 11/5/2020 | 3m 23s | Ballot question approved by voters allows for possible redistricting schedule change. (3m 23s)
Infectious disease specialist on surge in COVID-19 cases
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Clip: 11/5/2020 | 4m 14s | Dr. Judith Lightfoot says COVID-19 trends need to be taken seriously by residents. (4m 14s)
Watch: Elections officials point out flaws in voting system
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Clip: 11/5/2020 | 3m 27s | A number of New Jersey election officials report frustration with the counting process. (3m 27s)
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