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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.
October 1, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Refinancing of NJ Transportation Infrastructure Debt is OK’d, Could Save Billions
NJ SEED: When the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, as it recently did by half a point, it may be helpful to individual consumers. When the...
October 1, 2024 · tapinto.net
Op:Ed - New Jersey's Cutting-Edge Medical Technology Sector Saves Lives Around the World
October 1, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Skyrocketing Rent in NJ
NJ SEED: The state is facing a serious housing shortage. The escalation in rental costs reflects higher costs borne by property owners. It might be...
October 1, 2024 · njbiz.com
New Jersey Labor Market Continues Recent Slide
NJ SEED: Employment declined in the state in June, July, and August. The second largest jobs loss in August was in the construction sector. A vibrant...
September 24, 2024 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Announces $180 Million Awarded to Nonprofit Groups and Local Governments Through Lead Remediation and Abatement Program
September 24, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Interest Rate Cuts to Have ‘Immediate Benefit’ in NJ
NJ SEED: It is virtually unprecedented for the Federal Reserve Bank to adjust interest rates in the third quarter of an election year. Benefits from...
September 24, 2024 · whatsupnewp.com
Lawsuits Buffet US Offshore Wind Projects, Seeking to End or Delay Them
September 24, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
EPA: Newark Superfund Site Still Too Toxic to Excavate
NJ SEED: New Jersey’s high concentration of toxic waste sites inspired then Congressman Jim Florio to sponsor the Superfund legislation to help fund...
September 24, 2024 · insidernj.com
Assembly Members to Announce Legislative Package Designed to Address Findings of NJ Disparity Study
NJ SEED: The implementation of the proposed legislation if enacted will impact a number of NJ SEED members. To review the Disparity Study:...
September 17, 2024 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy, Stevens Institute of Technology, and Finance Montréal Sign MOU to Strengthen Quebec-New Jersey Fintech Connections
September 17, 2024 · policylab.rutgers.edu
Will the Nation’s Employment Growth Trajectory Follow New Jersey’s?
NJ SEED: Members of NJ SEED – both labor and business – keep a close eye on job figures because they serve as predictors of economic futures. The...
September 17, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
State Blocked Nearly 1M Fraudulent Applications for Anchor Property-Tax Relief Last Year
NJ SEED: When fraud takes place in any sector of taxpayers, it impacts all taxpayers. The fact that last year saw nearly a million attempts to...
September 17, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Towns Sue the State Over Affordable Housing Rules
NJ SEED: There is no question NJ needs more housing inventory priced so more buyers can afford to purchase a home. However, statewide mandates that...
September 17, 2024 · newjersey.news12.com
The Days Are Getting Shorter - But There's Still Plenty of Time Until the Shortest Day of the Year
NJ SEED: As summer slips into fall there is still time for a few more business and labor golf outings.
September 10, 2024 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Announces New Incentive to Support Solar Energy Development, Information Hub to Aid Municipalities and Developers with Solar Projects
September 10, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
New Life for Abandoned Offshore Wind Leases?
NJ SEED: The leases held by Orsted are becoming more attractive to potential offshore wind project investors as inflation appears to be slowing and...
September 10, 2024 · nj1015.com
Rate Increase Approved — What This Means for Your NJ Water Bill
NJ SEED: The costs of replacing aging infrastructure along with eliminating forever chemicals means the cost of water for NJ residents will continue...
September 10, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
EPA Proposes $151M Settlement for Final Raritan Bay Superfund Site Cleanup
NJ SEED: Finishing the job of cleaning up contaminated sites in Bayshore areas of Old Bridge and returning them to community use is another positive...