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STATE OF THE STATE-NEW JERSEY

TRENTON — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy will deliver his second State of the State speech. The progressive and former Wall Street executive on Tuesday will outline his agenda to a joint-session of the Democrat-led Legislature. Murphy has signed a number of bills fulfilling campaign promises, including a phased-in $15 minimum wage and tax hikes to pay for transit and education. But despite Democratic control of state government, Murphy and Senate President Steve Sweeney have clashed prominently, particularly over raising income taxes on the wealthy. By Michael Catalini. SENT: 188 words. UPCOMING: 400 words, photos by 5 p.m.

Eds: Speech scheduled to start at 3 p.m.

SUPREME COURT-BRIDGEGATE

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seems skeptical of the convictions of two people involved in New Jersey's “Bridgegate” scandal where officials created a massive traffic jam as political payback. The purpose was to punish a mayor who refused to endorse then-governor Chris Christie's reelection. The justices suggested during arguments that the government had overreached in prosecuting Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni. Both were convicted of fraud and conspiracy for artificially creating gridlock in Fort Lee in 2013 after its Democratic mayor declined to endorse the Republican governor. By Jessica Gresko. SENT: 220 words.

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SUPREME COURT-BRIDGEGATE-CHRISTIE

WASHINGTON — Three of the four principal figures in New Jersey's "Bridgegate" scandal attended Tuesday's Supreme Court arguments, with former Gov. Chris Christie sitting in front of the former aide who was convicted in the scandal while he wasn't charged. By David Porter. UPCOMING: 300 words by 2:30 p.m.

ELECTION 2020-BOOKER

Sen. Cory Booker says he's not making any immediate endorsement for president now that he's dropped out of the race for the Democratic Party's nomination. He says he's going to focus on his Senate reelection in New Jersey. Booker told CBS on Tuesday he eventually might endorse someone in the still-crowded White House field before the party's nominating convention this summer. Booker says for now he's going to “take a breather" and turn his attentions to President Donald Trump's impeachment trial and his own Senate reelection campaign this year. Booker ended his White House campaign on Monday. By Dino Hazell. SENT: 308 words.

AROUND THE STATE:

— NAIL CLIPPER-STABBING DEATH — A woman accused of using a nail clipper to stab her husband has been charged with murder.

— OFFICIAL-KICKBACK SCHEME — A city official has received a prison term for taking thousands of dollars in kickbacks from two contractors after he gave them work that wasn't performed or done for a significantly inflated price.

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FBC—RUTGERS-DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

PISCATAWAY — Robb Smith has been hired as Rutgers' defensive coordinator. Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano announced the hiring Tuesday. It's the latest move that brings back a former member of his Rutgers coaching staff.

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