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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.

September 19, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Clean-Energy Jobs Powering Growth in National Economy and NJ

NJ SEED: New industries generate new jobs. They often replace jobs in older industries.

September 19, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com

Stomping Grounds: ’23 Issues, Bail Reform, Bear Hunts, and Romney’s call to pass the torch

September 19, 2023 · investopedia.com

Credit Card Usage Jumps as Consumers in July Add $10.4 Billion in Debt

NJ SEED: The figures cited are national, but NJ, a high cost state in which to live, is surely represented. Excessive consumer debt does not bode...

September 12, 2023 · nj.gov

Governor Murphy Names Secretary of State Tahesha Way as Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey

September 12, 2023 · markets.bussinessinsider.com

Fed's Beige Book Indicates Modest Economic Growth

NJ SEED: The Beige Book is a Federal Reserve System publication about current economic conditions across the 12 Federal Reserve Districts. It is...

September 12, 2023 · pressofatlanticcity.com

Judge to Rule on Offshore Wind Tax Break Lawsuit Dismissal

NJ SEED: The company asserts that it will not keep federal tax credits, but is an assertion legally binding? It would appear that the state has...

September 12, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Another Blow to Plan for LNG Export Terminal in South Jersey

NJ SEED: This fight continues to prevent American energy independence and avoid a balanced approach to the state’s energy needs. NJ SEED has long...

September 12, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com

Poll: N. J. Voters Don’t Approve of Electric Car Mandate

NJ SEED: There are many issues that need to be addressed with respect to the relatively infant EV industry including battery safety, distance that...

September 5, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Federal Agency Impedes Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Expansion

NJ SEED: Another economic development project that seems to be thwarted by bureaucratic gamesmanship. “Slow walking” appears to be becoming policy...

September 5, 2023 · 6abc.com

New Jersey Residents Concerned After PFNA Levels Drinking Water Exceed Standards

NJ SEED: The state continues to be a national leader in battling “forever chemicals” in drinking water. As water companies work to bring new...

September 5, 2023 · mcall.com

New Jersey Gas Tax to Increase by About a Penny Per Gallon Starting Oct. 1

NJ SEED: The state’s average gas prices at $3.64 to $3.77 are in the middle of national averages that range from a high $5.01 to a low of $3.30. NJ...

September 5, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com

Pallone Laments Increasing Partisanship of Offshore Wind Debate

NJ SEED: It may be good political strategy to accuse those who disagree with your position of spreading “misinformation”. Whales are a protected...

August 29, 2023 · patch.com

Expect Delays At Bridges, Tunnels Between NJ, NY This Week

NJ SEED: Commuting from NJ into NY is seldom, if ever, pleasant, but delays which began last Friday (8/25) will continue through Thursday (8/31) are...

August 29, 2023 · nj.com

Murphy’s ‘Bank of N.J.’ Hasn’t Happened. But There’s a New Plan to Invest in Poor Communities.

NJ SEED: Enabling investment in poor and underserved communities is a worthwhile goal. One wonders what impact a “Bank of New Jersey” would have on...

August 29, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com

Energy Heating Up as Top Issue This Cycle

NJ SEED: Labor Day fast approaches and with it intensified campaigning for seats in the NJ Legislature. The future of energy – both availability and...

August 29, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Putting Central Jersey on the Map — Officially

NJ SEED: A good idea to promote Central Jersey for tourism with its economic benefits. The counties of Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset all...

August 23, 2023 · nj.gov

Governor Murphy Submits Letter to the Traffic Mobility Review Board to Ensure Fair Treatment of New Jerseyans Entering Manhattan’s Central Business District

August 23, 2023 · nj.gov

NJ TRANSIT Awarded Highest Honor From the American Public Transportation Association Among North America's Largest Transit Systems