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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.
February 20, 2024 · nj.gov
NJ TRANSIT Named as One of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes
NJ SEED: Congratulations to NJ Transit. The financially beleaguered public transportation system can use some good news.
February 20, 2024 · insidernj.com
Half of New Jerseyans Oppose Electric Vehicles Mandate, See Environmental and Health Advantages but Economic Drawback
February 13, 2024 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy and Mayor Adams Celebrate New York New Jersey Selection as Host for Biggest Sporting Event in World History: FIFA World Cup 26™ Final
February 13, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
The World Cup and New Jersey | Chat Box
February 13, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Give More Money to NJ Transit to Help in Fight Against Climate Change?
NJ SEED: Seeking the means to produce more financial aid for mass transit and encouraging drivers to use it rather than their automobiles, may make...
February 13, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Electric Bills Are Set to Rise
NJ SEED: The Director of the Division of Rate Counsel put it well when he said, “Ratepayers (residential and commercial) are not an unlimited bank....
February 13, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Feds Host Hearing on Regional Offshore Wind Plans
NJ SEED: It will be interesting to read the BOEM report. The federal agency has some eight months to release an environmental impact statement about...
February 6, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Superfund Tax Is Back, and Chemical Industry Is Seeing Red
NJ SEED: The late Jim Florio when a member of the House of Representatives was the author and prime sponsor of the first federal Superfund law. When...
February 6, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Needs to Spend Bigger if it Wants to Pocket More Tourism Bucks
NJ SEED: Tourism is one of the state’s most important industries with visitors spending about $50 billion annually. The Murphy Administration has...
February 6, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Backlash Grows Over Higher Tolls and NJ Transit Fares
NJ SEED: Increasing tolls to help offset NJ Transit’s decreased ridership may be self-defeating. Higher fares often lead to a decline in riders....
February 6, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Port Authority Unveils $10B Redesign for NYC Bus Terminal
NJ SEED: An estimated 200,000 commuters pass through the Port Authority Bus Terminal every weekday, including 23 % of NJ’s commuters. The 73-year-old...
January 31, 2024 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Announces Francis K. O’Connor to Serve as Commissioner of the Department of Transportation
January 31, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Lawmakers Tackle NJ’s Affordable Housing Issues
NJ SEED: As housing costs continue to rise the demand for affordable housing increases. With a shortage of housing units estimated to be about...
January 31, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Fare Hikes for NJ Transit Riders in The Offing
NJ SEED: A 15% fare hike is just the beginning. The proposed plan would build in 3% annual increases going forward. 3% annually (nearly 10% in just 3...
January 31, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
New Offshore Wind Projects Shore Up NJ’s Clean-Energy Ambitions
January 31, 2024 · forbes.com
New Jersey Bag Ban Followed By Increased Use Of Plastic
January 31, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Argument Continues Over Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags
NJ SEED: It seems that the use of plastic bags has increased even though grocery stores no longer provide them free of charge. The NJ Food Council...
January 23, 2024 · njspotlightnews.org
Total Tax Revenue Trails for First Half of Fiscal Year. Are Budget Corrections in the Offing?
NJ SEED: “Budget Corrections” – could that be a dog whistle for higher taxes? An annual budget of nearly $55 billion requires a lot of revenue and...