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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

New Jersey adopts public records law critics say tightens access to documents

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Wednesday overhauling access to the state's public records, likely making it harder for the public and media to access some documents, according to critics.

Murphy, a Democrat, said he acknowledged the disappointment of social justice, labor and other groups that vociferously objected to the bill.

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