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Campus police officers are often cited as an effective tool against gun violence. But the data shows they do little to stop school shootings — and often discriminate against students of colour. Josh Marcus reports

A landmark social program is being pioneered in the nation’s capital

Campus police officers are often cited as an effective tool against gun violence. But the data shows they do little to stop school shootings — and often discriminate against students of colour. Josh Marcus reports

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey has taken over as the leader of the nation’s nonpartisan governors’ association in a time of deep divide between the states over issues such as abortion and gun control

Stark political divides are overshadowing a meeting this week of the nation's governors

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday that he will sign a package of seven gun safety bills Tuesday that will, among other things, regulate ammunition sales, expand requirements for gun owners relocating to New Jersey and empower the state's attorney general to prosecute gun manufacturers and retailers.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a pair of bills to bolster abortion rights as about half of U.S.. states, empowered a week ago by the nation’s highest court, move to outlaw the procedure.

Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to nearly 60 businesses suggesting they could expand into New Jersey because the state protects abortion rights.

The National Governors Association says it's forming a working group of governors to come up with recommendations to stop mass shootings following the Texas school massacre