New Jersey Passes Anti-Corruption Bills

Public colleges and other state agencies in New Jersey that misuse taxpayer funds could face criminal penalties under a measure passed by the Legislature.

Included in a package of ethics-reform measures awaiting the signature of Gov. Jon S. Corzine, a Democrat, is one bill that would prohibit state or local agencies from making political contributions and another that would allow the state attorney general to seek monetary penalties against certain individuals convicted of

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