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  New Jersey Could Receive Well over $600 Million to Address the Opioid Crisis For Immediate Release: August 20, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney General  For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore609-292-4791Citizen...

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Under the New Jersey LAD, landlords cannot refuse to rent to you because you plan to pay your rent with government assistance and subsidies like CVERAP, TRA, or SRAP. For more about your housing rights, visit http://NJCivilRights.gov.
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23 Sep

Removing systemic barriers to safe and affordable housing is a critical part of achieving racial justice in NJ.

Fortunate to have @CivilRightsNJ, @FairShareNJ, and @TheRAC join me for a discussion on the Fair Chance in Housing Act tonight. Thanks for the great work you do!

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23 Sep

Race discrimination in home appraisals violates the LAD & can prevent Black homeowners from building home equity. If your home was appraised for less than its fair market value & believe your race played a role, contact DCR at appraisal@njcivilrights.gov.

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To see artwork created by students inspired to stand up against hate, visit our website at:
https://conta.cc/3BZuUPm

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22 Sep

#DYK The Diane B. Equal Pay Act prohibits an employer from paying an employee who is a member of an LAD-protected class less than what it pays an employee who is not a member of that LAD-protected class for substantially similar work? Visit: http://njcivilrights.gov #CivilRightsNJ

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22 Sep

#DYK As part of the Youth Bias Task Force 27 Recommendations, the YBTF hosted a student art competition. To see submitted artwork from the competition, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4pfj8awy

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21 Sep

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination protects LGBTQ+ people from discrimination and harassment. To learn more and see student artwork illustrating the importance of anti-bias work, visit:
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20 Sep

The Fair Chance in Housing Act ensures that New Jerseyans have just that, a fair chance when they apply for housing, even if they have a criminal record.

Have questions or want to learn more about these efforts? Join us for Wednesday's virtual roundtable. https://bit.ly/2YDEDwF

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