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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.
April 9, 2024 · insidernj.com
NJ Transit Receives Federal Grant to Develop Artificial Intelligence System for Grade Crossing Safety
NJ SEED: Anything and everything NJ can do as a state to be on the cutting edge of AI technology is important. Our nation’s advisories are pressing...
April 9, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
PSEG Tells NRC it Plans on Renewing Licenses for Three South Jersey Nuclear Plants
NJ SEED: Notwithstanding some environmentalists' claims against nuclear power generation, it remains a responsible contributor to a balanced mixture...
April 9, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Bonded Debt Sheds $2B — More Than 5% Year Over Year — According to New Report
NJ SEED: Many states and the nation are awash in debt. The Murphy Administration is to be commended for continuing to work on reducing NJ’s bonded...
April 9, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
New Jersey to Fund Research on Offshore Wind Impacts on Whales
NJ SEED: Responding to demands from shore communities, the Murphy Administration has agreed to fund a study to determine possible impacts on marine...
April 2, 2024 · nj.gov
Statement from Governor Murphy on MTA Board Approval of Congestion Pricing Tolling Scheme
April 2, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
NYC Congestion Pricing: MTA Gives Final Approval
NJ SEED: Unfortunately, NJ seems to be losing at every step in trying to thwart NY’s money grab, but as Gov. Murphy says, “This is far from over…”
April 2, 2024 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Signs Law Reauthorizing New Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund for Five More Years
NJ SEED: As the Governor stated, “New Jersey sits at the heart of one of the busiest stretches of commerce in the entire world.” That’s why it is in...
April 2, 2024 · nj.gov
Joint Statement from Governor Hochul and Governor Murphy on Minimizing Supply Chain Disruptions Following the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
NJ SEED: Following the disastrous destruction of the Key Bridge, NJ, NY, and PA can accommodate some of the commercial traffic disrupted by the...
April 2, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Op-Ed: NJ Utilities Have Multi-Pronged Strategy to Meet Clean-Energy Goals
NJ SEED: As the state continues to move toward a fossil fuel-free environment, it is good to consider the views of various stakeholders. The NJ...
March 26, 2024 · nj.gov
Murphy Announces Eric Miller as Executive Director of the Governor’s Governor Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy
March 26, 2024 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Signs Landmark Affordable Housing Legislation
NJ SEED: The new law replaces the defunct Council on Affordable Housing and promises to streamline the process for municipalities to meet their...
March 26, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
How Much Does Murphy’s Budget Plan Rely on One-Shot Revenue Sources?
NJ SEED: In announcing his FY 2021 budget, Gov. Murphy said, “One-shots may help balance the books for one year, but always — always — lead to a mad...
March 26, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Can NJ Grocers Do More to Help Feed the Hungry?
NJ SEED: The proposed legislation would mandate what the retail food industry already does. NJ’s supermarkets generously donate to the state’s Food...
March 26, 2024 · politico.com
The Future of New Jersey Politics is on the Line
NJ SEED: Now that Tammy Murphy has suspended her campaign and left the field to Rep. Kim, some of the enthusiasm to move legislation to reform...
March 19, 2024
Governor Murphy, Labor Commissioner Asaro-Angelo & Chief Innovation Officer Cole, Announce Launch of My
March 19, 2024 · nj.gov
Career NJ
NJ SEED: Using up-to-date technology, the new digital hub “My Career NJ” promises to offer NJ workers both skill training and career matches.
March 19, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
No Letup in Arguments About Public Records Law Revamp
NJ SEED: NJ’s Open Public Records Act is more than two decades old and needs revisions. Some question if the proposed “reforms” are designed to make...
March 19, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Lawmakers Swiftly Advance Key Climate Bills
NJ SEED: Legislation to undertake needed improvements to the power grid is essential to NJ’s economic future. A bill to shorten the deadline to rid...