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TRENTON — An Assembly committee Friday endorsed a revised version of a bill intended to address issues with the marijuana legalization and decriminalization bills that have left them unsigned more than six weeks after they were passed. The bill, A5342, is similar to one that stalled earlier this month due to opposition from some in the Legislative Black Caucus who expressed concern it would encourage the continuation of stop-and-frisk of minority youth. Civil fines for underage possession of marijuana by people ages 18 to 20 would be $50 to $100, depending on the amount of cannabis possesse...

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Legislature considers a study that could help address property taxes. First it must narrow its focus so it has a chance to make a difference.