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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.
July 2, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
What’s Up With NJ’s Electricity Prices?
NJ SEED: A good 20-minute refresher or introductory course on the generation and transmission of electricity. Costs are increasing in large part...
July 2, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Chemicals Trouble Delaware River Tributaries
NJ SEED: A long list of chemicals – some identified as highly dangerous – have been found in every tributary to the Delaware River. They come from...
July 2, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Murphy signs NJ’s largest state budget
NJ SEED: The legislature has approved, and Gov. Murphy has signed another record-breaking state budget. The FY 2026 budget adds hundreds of millions...
July 2, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Environmental Threats Still Hang Over NJ Highlands
NJ SEED: Preserving the Highlands area is essential. Encroaching suburban housing and industries such as warehousing are threatening this vital...
June 25, 2025 · roi-nj.com
New Jersey Utilities Association urges residents to stay cool, safe during heat wave
June 25, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
No budget yet as NJ once more approaches deadline
June 25, 2025 · cbsnews.com
I-80 in Wharton, N.J. fully reopens after months of sinkhole repairs
June 25, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ lawmakers target energy-hungry AI data centers
June 25, 2025 · insidernj.com
Insider NJ's 2025 Insider 100: Policymakers Power List
June 17, 2025 · nj.gov
Statement by Governor Murphy on New Jersey Gubernatorial Primary Election Results
June 17, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Atlantic Shores Withdrawal Jolts NJ’s Offshore Wind Plans
NJ SEED: The Atlantic Shores pull back suggests that New Jersey moved too quickly with too big a plan.
June 17, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Op-Ed: PJM Interconnection Rejects Blame for Electricity Price Increases
NJ SEED: Finger-pointing is routine in politics, and the current spike in NJ electric rates has given rise to the practice. The PJM Interconnection...
June 17, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Scrambles to Curb Energy Costs
NJ SEED: In an effort to minimize the impact of escalating electricity costs, legislators are moving legislation to address the situation. There is a...
June 17, 2025 · autoblog.com
The Latest on The Federal Government’s Battle With California’s EV Mandate
NJ SEED: NJ is among the states that have chosen to permit California to make decisions for them. Eliminating the California waiver returns to the...
June 10, 2025 · nj.gov
New Jersey Joins Global Commitment to Preserve 30% of Natural Lands by 2030
June 10, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
What’s Inside NJ’s Ballooning Budget?
NJ SEED: All too often, the record-breaking budgets submitted by governors wind up significantly increased when legislators add their “Christmas...
June 10, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
As Housing Prices Rise, Murphy Wants a Tax Increase
NJ SEED: Increasing the “Mansion Tax” from 1% to 2% on houses selling for more than $1 million, when the average selling price for a single-family...
June 10, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Murphy Announces $430M in Relief for Rising Electricity Rates
NJ SEED: The cause of the latest price escalation appears to be increased charges from the regional power grid – PJM. The unrevealed costs associated...