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New Jersey Governor Signs Public Beach Access Law

As summer months approach, the state is trying to codify the principle that shorelines and waterways are a public trust. But some environmentalists say the new law isn't strong enough.

The governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, signed legislation Friday designed to address decades-long disputes in his state over who gets access to the state's beaches and waterfronts.

Murphy, a Democrat, signed legislation enshrining in law the state's

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