Senate GOP introduces bills aimed at tackling heroin, opioid epidemic

<p>Senate Republicans introduced a series of bills Tuesday aimed at cracking down on the heroin and pain pill epidemic. </p>

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Senate GOP introduces bills aimed at tackling heroin, opioid epidemic

<p>Senate Republicans introduced a series of bills Tuesday aimed at cracking down on the heroin and pain pill epidemic. </p>

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Route 3 reopens after CSX freight train derailment in North Bergen

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Tractor-trailer removed after crashing into Clifton building and sparking fire

Usher and Chris Brown bring the 'R&B Tour' to MetLife for two-night event

Independence on Wheels: One man’s daily battle for an accessible commute

Child critically injured after crash sends car into pole in Union

Driver escapes injury after train strikes car and leaves vehicle pinned in Helmetta

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South Brunswick students told to bring water to school following main break

Leonia considers lithium-ion-battery restrictions after e-scooter fire

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Senate GOP introduces bills aimed at tackling heroin, opioid epidemic

<p>Senate Republicans introduced a series of bills Tuesday aimed at cracking down on the heroin and pain pill epidemic.&nbsp;</p>

Top Stories

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Child critically injured after crash sends car into pole in Union

Driver escapes injury after train strikes car and leaves vehicle pinned in Helmetta

Detectives seek timeline of victim’s final days in Camden homicide case

South Brunswick students told to bring water to school following main break

Leonia considers lithium-ion-battery restrictions after e-scooter fire

5 people shot in Trenton in the last week, including 1 fatal

Exclusive: Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses the future of tri-state power, gas prices and the AI surge

Record-breaking heat expected across the tri-state Wednesday

What’s Cooking: Golden beet salad

Jersey Proud: Berkeley Heights teen pulls of 'prom-posal' on friend who works for rescue squad

Round-trip NJ Transit tickets to MetLife during World Cup will reportedly cost $100 or more

New Jersey reacts to ‘New York - New Jersey Stadium’ branding ahead of 2026 World Cup

Summer-like temperatures draw big crowds down the Shore

Garfield man tried to lure 2 children into his vehicle, prosecutor says

Springsteen, Bon Jovi among stars set for two-night concert at Monmouth University celebrating America’s 250th birthday

<p>Senate Republicans introduced a series of bills Tuesday aimed at cracking down on the heroin and pain pill epidemic. </p>