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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.
May 30, 2023 · nj.gov
Commissioner LaTourette Declares Jersey Shore and Lakes Ready for Summer Season
May 30, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com
Poll: Most New Jerseyans Don’t Know Anything About the State Budget
NJ SEED: Even if NJ were to have a major TV outlet (don’t hold your breath) the citizens would not likely be much better informed. Delving into...
May 30, 2023 · acee.princeton.edu
Wastewater Sector Emits Nearly Twice As Much Methane As Previously Thought
NJ SEED: Releases of methane into the atmosphere from wastewater treatment plants and from the more than one million miles of sewer lines in the US...
May 30, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
Budget Talks Go Private As Concerns Increase
NJ SEED: Increasing tensions between Gov. Murphy and Assembly Speaker Coughlin may result in significant changes in the Governor’s proposed budget....
May 30, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
Lawmakers Warn BPU Chief Against Any New Subsidies to Offshore Wind
NJ SEED: Clouds on the horizon for wind farms? Nearly five years into the Murphy Energy Master Plan and looking forward to a “new and improved” EMP...
May 30, 2023 · usnews.com
NJ Total Gambling Revenue up 9.5% in April but In-Person Casino Revenue Was Down 1.6%
NJ SEED: Gambling revenue figures continue to be strong. Wagering is popular and remains a great revenue source for the state. If the popularity of...
May 23, 2023 · Senator Linda Greenstein, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, STFA P
Joint Press Release Re: Governor Murphy Signing S-2081
May 23, 2023 · nj.gov
Atlantic Shores South Reaches Pivotal Milestone in Federal Review Process
NJ SEED: A major hurdle is cleared as the offshore wind farm project continues on track.
May 23, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
Lawmakers Push to Help Residents Who Pay NY Income Tax
NJ SEED: New Jersey’s efforts continue to counter NY City’s intention to institute a “congestion pricing” tax. Encouraging City businesses to...
May 23, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com
(5/18) Assembly Hearing on Offshore Wind Farms and the Deaths of Whales and Dolphins
NJ SEED: Questions abound but as yet no definitive answers as the unusual number of whale and dolphin deaths along the NJ shore persist. With the...
May 23, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
No Major Budget Changes Expected for Current Fiscal Year
NJ SEED: State Treasurer Muoio assures legislators that the governor’s proposed budget is sound notwithstanding the forecast of more than $1 billion...
May 16, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
New Jersey Warehouses Bloom in the Delaware River Watershed
NJ SEED: Ever since the 1950s when a dam across the Delaware River at Tocks Island was proposed to provide clean water for the tri-state region (and...
May 16, 2023 · nj.gov
Sweeping “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights” Now In Effect, NJDOL Outlines Key Provisions
NJ SEED: Many NJ businesses find it necessary to engage temporary workers from time to time. The new law applies only to workers hired through a...
May 16, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org
Congestion Pricing: ‘We plan to fight,’ Gottheimer says
NJ SEED: Not long ago there was commonly heard a promotional song – I Love New York. For NJ commuters and businesses in NY City perhaps the lyric...
May 16, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com
80% of New Jerseyans Think Politicians Are Corrupt, FDU Poll Says
NJ SEED: While NJ does not have a reputation for political purity, the perception of the level of corruption among its elected officials is likely...
May 9, 2023 · nj.gov
KBRA Boosts New Jersey’s Bond Rating
NJ SEED: Further evidence of stability in the state’s finances.
May 9, 2023 · reuters.com
New York City Congestion Pricing Plan Clears Tall Hurdle
NJ SEED: Once NYC’s Congestion Pricing Plan (Tax) becomes effective NJ Transit will likely see an increase in passengers at least until more...
May 9, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com
Calls for Wind Development Moratorium Abound at Senate GOP Hearing
NJ SEED: A hearing conducted by the minority party can only raise questions and seek answers. The majority party controls the issue and in the case...