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Keeping New Jersey Informed. NJ SEED's weekly curated digest, received by members of the NJ Legislature, the NJ Congressional Delegation and key members of the Administration.
November 4, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
As data Center Projects Surge, Can NJ keep Up?
NJ SEED: The simple answer is “NO”. Demand is outstripping supply. Unless NJ can substantially increase its energy supply, it cannot expect to be a...
October 28, 2025 · nj.gov
Statement by Governor Murphy on Protecting Henry Family Farm in Cranbury
October 28, 2025 · newjerseymonitor.com
Governor Seeks Changes to Data Center Bill, Wants Study on Impact
NJ SEED: Data centers consume tremendous quantities of energy. If NJ is to be a player in the emerging era of artificial intelligence (AI), it must...
October 28, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Deal Saves Cranbury Farm From Being Seized for Affordable Housing
NJ SEED: Agriculture is New Jersey’s third-largest industry, generating approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue. Involvement by the Governor’s...
October 21, 2025 · njbiz.com
Murphy Launches NJ Strategic Innovation Council
NJ SEED: Bringing many of the state’s best minds and key players together to monitor economic conditions and opportunities is a model that has been...
October 21, 2025 · patch.com
NJ Job Losses: These 10 Companies Have Highest Layoffs In 2025
NJ SEED: Most of the layoffs appear to be a result of the ebb and flow of the marketplace. There may be a suggestion in some of the numbers that AI...
October 21, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Is Trump’s Move to ‘Terminate’ Gateway Tunnel Legal?
NJ SEED: Even with an understanding of the hardball politics involved in the budget – continuing resolution – standoff in Congress, it is troubling...
October 21, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
How Water Providers in Delaware, PA and NJ Are Tackling ‘Forever Chemicals’
NJ SEED: Charcoal filtration is highly successful in removing contaminants from water supplies. If it can be “regenerated” and recycled, it could...
October 21, 2025 · newjerseymonitor.com
Governor Murphy’s Energy Policy Scrutinized As His Two Terms Wrap Up
NJ SEED: It has become increasingly evident, as NJ SEED has previously noted, that the next administration will have to make it a priority to review...
October 14, 2025 · finance-commerce.com
Fears of Battery Fires Spark Opposition to Energy Storage Projects
NJ SEED: What looked to be a promising solution to provide necessary energy to data centers and backup for stressed electric grids raises safety...
October 14, 2025 · northjersey.com
Here's How NJ Transit Plans to Modernize Payment Options and Enforcement
NJ SEED: Although not disclosed in the press release, the cost of fare theft on NJ Transit must be substantial. Updated systems to monitor and...
October 14, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Federal Shutdown Impact Ripples Across American Airspace
NJ SEED: Only a handful of votes from minority senators are needed to gain the 60 required to approve a continuing resolution (CV) to keep the...
October 14, 2025 · nj.gov
KBRA Upgrades New Jersey’s Credit Outlook to Positive
NJ SEED: Whenever there are upgrades or favorable announcements about the state’s bond rating it’s good news. Whatever leads to lower interest rates...
October 7, 2025 · politico.com
Government Shutdown Puts Vital Northeast Tunnel Project in Peril — Again
NJ SEED: It is very unfortunate that this vital rail transportation project is once again a political football. The rail tunnel is long overdue and...
October 7, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Minimum Wage to Go Up
NJ SEED: By creating automatic minimum wage increases, the Legislature avoids having to consider the impact those increases might have on the...
October 7, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Affordable Housing Process Survives NJ Court Challenge
NJ SEED: There will likely be further attempts to resist the state’s one-size-fits-all policy with respect to affordable housing. NJ, however, is in...
October 7, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Sues Pfizer Over Cancer-Linked Water Contamination
NJ SEED: NJ DEP continues to relentlessly pursue the private sector to fund clean-ups of waste that has been declared toxic many years after sites...
October 1, 2025 · nj.gov
Following Joint Conference, Bipartisan Governors Collaborate to Address Regional Electricity Grid Challenges
NJ SEED: It is a highly important coalition of states that is long overdue to address issues with the PJM. The first of the six action items being...