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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.

December 19, 2023 · nj.gov

Nokia Unveils Plans for New State-of-the-Art Research and Development Facility for Nokia Bell Labs in New Brunswick, New Jersey Technology Hub

December 19, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com

Salary Increases on the Table for Lame Duck Legislative Session

NJ SEED: Pay increases for hard-working staff members of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches are probably overdue and are deserved....

December 19, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Will NJ Electric Vehicle Owners Be Asked to Pay Equivalent of Gas Tax?

NJ SEED: Electric vehicles travel the same roads as gasoline-powered vehicles. It seems logical that the owners of EVs should contribute their fair...

December 19, 2023 · nj.com

25 Classic Christmas Movies That Wouldn’t Exist Without N.J.

December 19, 2023 · newjerseymonitor.com

Proposed New Protections for Domestic Workers Headed for Vote in New Jersey Senate

NJ SEED: Protecting all in the workforce whether unionized or not is a worthy goal. As Senator Codey, the prime sponsor of the legislation, stated,...

December 19, 2023 · nj.com

Op Ed: Ready for NJ's Close-Up: The Garden State Must Continue to Welcome the Film Industry

NJ SEED: We’ve come a long way. The motion picture industry, born in NJ, with its “golden years” in California, may be returning to its roots. With...

December 12, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Analysis: Student Test Scores Up, but NJ Education Still Lags

NJ SEED: Educating our children is essential to the future well-being of our state. The long-term closure of the state’s schools during the pandemic...

December 12, 2023 · nj.com

Are warehouses helping or hurting N.J. towns? New law would give local officials money to find out.

NJ SEED: Municipalities can often use additional resources when balancing the pros and cons of permitting massive warehouse projects. The Garden...

December 12, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Lawmakers Move to Help Utilities Recover Costs for Upgrades

NJ SEED: Whether it be by regulatory process or automatic increases without review, it is always the ratepayer who bears the costs. Enabling water...

December 12, 2023 · nj.com

There Are 2 Fine Print Ways NYC’s $15 Congestion Pricing Fee Can Go Up

NJ SEED: It is always wise to read the fine print especially when involved with those trying to get into your pocket.

December 5, 2023 · nj.gov

Statement from Governor Murphy on Preliminary Recommendations by the Traffic Mobility Review Board Regarding Congestion Pricing Tolling Scheme

December 5, 2023 · insidernj.com

NJCCIC: $6.8M Federal Cybersecurity Grant Program Now Open to NJ Public Entities

NJ SEED: William Forstchen’s 2009 One Second After, is a novel based on the aftereffects in the United States following a cyber terrorist attack...

December 5, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

A Closer Look at The Corporation-Business Tax Surcharge in Its Final Days

NJ SEED: With a top Corporate Business Tax rate of 11.5%, NJ ranks as the worst in the nation for business taxes. New York and Philadelphia...

December 5, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Big Oil Seeks to Sidestep Two NJ Trials That Could Hit Companies With Hefty Fines

NJ SEED: It should come as no surprise that the oil companies being sued by Hoboken and the state are using all legal means to defend themselves. One...

December 5, 2023 · patch.com

Work On Long-Awaited Gateway Tunnel Finally Begins In New Jersey

November 30, 2023 · nj.gov

NJOHSP: Holiday Safety Staples - Vigilance, Cyber Hygiene

November 30, 2023 · news.bloomberglaw.com

New Jersey Officially on Board to Phase Out Gas Cars by 2035

NJ SEED: It would seem that such an important government policy that will have a massive impact on every resident, every worker, and every business...

November 30, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Clean-Energy Legislation Stalls in Trenton

NJ SEED: Senate Environment and Energy Chair Bob Smith has stated his intention to bring the bill back up for a vote on December 18, 2023.