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Gov. Murphy Signs Controversial Bill Limiting Access to NJ Public Records

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Source: The New York Times
Gov. Murphy Signs Controversial Bill Limiting Access to NJ Public Records
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New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy signed a law limiting access to government records, sparking criticism from activists who fear it will enable public corruption. The law, aimed at modernizing the Open Public Records Act, allows more government discretion on information release and extends deadlines for fulfilling public records requests.

Topics:nationpolitics#government-records#legislation#new-jersey#philip-d-murphy#politics#public-corruption
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  2. NJ governor signs measure restricting access to government records  The Hill
  3. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs deeply controversial public records overhaul  POLITICO
  4. Murphy signs controversial OPRA revamp  NJ Spotlight News
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