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News From Trenton, page 45
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.
July 5, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Chips Away at Problem of Judge Shortage
NJ SEED: Despite critics who blame the shortage of judges on Senatorial Courtesy only a handful of nominations are being held up by that longstanding...
July 5, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com
A Summer Tax Debate Led to Legendary One-Liner
NJ SEED: During the hot, humid, hazy summer days with the legislature in recess, a bit of political nostalgia might be appreciated.
June 27, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
Sobering Fiscal News for NJ Now and Long-Term
NJ SEED: The rosy view of NJ’s fiscal condition may be starting to fade. The Sweeney Center’s report suggests that tax cuts in election years may...
June 27, 2023 · nj.gov
Murphy Administration Awards $7 Million in Stormwater Assistance Grants for Projects to Reduce Flooding and Improve Water Quality
NJ SEED: Stormwater management was a problem long before climate change was discovered. A $7 million grant is welcome but is a long way from...
June 27, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
Damaged Section of I-95 to Reopen
June 20, 2023 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Reiterates Opposition to New York City’s Proposed Congestion Tolling Program
June 20, 2023 · patch.com
NJ Housing Market To Stay Hot This Summer
NJ SEED: A vibrant housing market is a good indicator of strength in the state’s economy.
June 20, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
What Happened When PSE&G Customers Went Big-Time for Energy Efficiency Programs?
NJ SEED: With the costs of virtually everything escalating in recent years, energy efficiency programs are welcome as a cost-effective means of...
June 20, 2023 · nj.com
Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Are Bipartisan Now
NJ SEED: “Tax the Rich” is a well-worn political mantra, but is it a wise policy when doing so drives many wealthy to leave the state thereby...
June 13, 2023 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Announces Filing of Landmark Inland Flood Protection Rule
June 13, 2023 · nj.gov
Governor Phil Murphy, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Congressman Frank Pallone, and Senator Vin Gopal Mark Start of Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority Project
June 13, 2023 · patch.com
I-95 Collapse: Everything We Know So Far
NJ SEED: A fuel truck explosion under I-95 which may have cost the life of the driver is a catastrophe affecting the flow of some 160,000 commercial...
June 13, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
How Climate Change is Raising Wildfire Risks
NJ SEED: While recognizing that the climate does change, the cause of the Canadian (and possibly NJ) wildfires may have more to do with forest...
June 13, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
Can Aging Grid Handle New Green Power?
NJ SEED: The simple answer to the question is NO. Connecting offshore wind farms to the grid will cost billions upon billions of dollars. You won’t...
June 6, 2023 · nj.gov
New Jersey Redevelopment Authority Launches Affordable Housing Support Initiative
June 6, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
Will Lower Revenues Mean Fewer Pet Projects for Lawmakers?
NJ SEED: In years where there is a substantial budget surplus (even in years when there isn’t) these last few weeks before July 1st, when a balanced...
June 6, 2023 · patch.com
Pothole Problems: NJ is 9th Worst for Potholes in Country, Study Says
NJ SEED: A healthy New Jersey road network is essential to a healthy state economy. The New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority’s (TTFA)...
June 6, 2023 · cbsnews.com
New Jersey Authorities Practice Hurricane Response, Urge Residents to Prepare
NJ SEED: The number of severe storms hitting New Jersey in recent years suggests that all residents need to be prepared.