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      <news:publication_date>2026-07-04T13:45:07.584Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New businesses face hurdles in neighborhood economic growth</news:title>
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    <loc>https://trustlocals.org/around-the-block/new-jersey-school-board-elections-candidate-hurdles-impact</loc>
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        <news:name>Trust Locals</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:56:10.958Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New Jersey School Board Elections: Candidate Hurdles and Impact</news:title>
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      <image:caption>A candidate facing a large building, symbolizing the increased signature requirements for New Jersey school board elections.</image:caption>
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