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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.

April 11, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Stormwater Management: Who Pays For It?

NJ SEED: Creative solutions are needed to address changes in storm patterns. Like most issues, solutions require a substantial commitment of funds....

April 11, 2023 · thepointsguy.com

United and American Reduce New York Flights This Summer Amid Air Traffic Controller Shortage

NJ SEED: There was a time when personnel would be increased to meet raising consumer demand. These days we cut services. That was then, this is now.

April 5, 2023 · pressofatlanticcity.com

Report by Feds, Anglers Cites Offshore Wind Impacts on Fish

NJ SEED: The continuing appearance of dead and dying whales (a protected species) and dolphins on the Jersey shore is a result without determining a...

April 5, 2023 · nj.gov

NJDOL Announces Expansion of Governor Murphy’s Return and Earn Incentive Program

NJ SEED: Federal and state governments were perhaps too generous in providing financial assistance to the labor force during the COVID pandemic. It...

April 5, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Offshore Wind Opponents Demand Immediate Halt to Wind Farm Development

NJ SEED: Notwithstanding claims by advocates of offshore wind turbines the number and frequency of whales and dolphins dying on the Jersey shore has...

March 28, 2023 · nj.gov

PATH Debuts 9-Car Service on the Newark-World Trade Center Line

March 28, 2023 · newjersey.news12.com

Hundreds of Damaged Chemical Barrels in Howell Township Found Near School

NJ SEED: From time to time we hear stories of unexploded weapons turning up in countries where wars have been fought. In New Jersey, the nation’s...

March 28, 2023 · newjersey.news12.com

3 South Jersey Counties Asked to Limit Water Use After Delaware River Chemical Spill

NJ SEED: Water issues dominate this week’s news demonstrating how vital it is to protect the region’s drinking water. It seems to be a never-ending...

March 28, 2023 · pbs.org

NJ Sues Dow, Others Over Toxic Pollution of Water

NJ SEED: Holding those whose actions have caused pollution of the environment is established law. Filing suits against companies that discharged...

March 28, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com

A Law to Govern All Laws?

NJ SEED: Legislative oversight is an appropriate role for legislatures both at the state and federal levels of government. There is a long-standing...

March 21, 2023 · epa.gov

EPA Announces $3 Million For New Jersey to Plan Innovative Climate Projects Across the State

March 21, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Feds Propose PFAS Limits Tighter Than NJ’s Current Restrictions

NJ SEED: New Jersey is a national leader in identifying and regulating “forever” chemicals and achieving significant improvement in water quality....

March 21, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Business Surcharge at Center of Tax Fight

NJ SEED: When the Corporate Business Tax (CBT) surcharge was enacted it was with the understanding that it would expire in 2023. The surcharge is...

March 21, 2023 · newjersey.news12.com

GOP Holds Hearing in Wildwood on Recent Whale Deaths

NJ SEED: As previously noted, whales are an endangered species protected under not one but two federal statutes. The EPA and NJ DEP should push for a...

March 14, 2023 · nj.gov

Governor Murphy Delivers Remarks on Supporting New Jersey Entrepreneurs in the Wake of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

March 14, 2023 · patch.com

NJ Among Worst In Nation For Tax Rate, New Study Says

NJ SEED: NJ has long been a state where residents shoulder tax rates that are among the highest in the nation. Perhaps that contributes to the...

March 14, 2023 · patch.com

Woodbridge Natural Gas Plants Would Back Up Wind Energy, Company Says

NJ SEED: If, as suggested, the most advanced offshore wind technology can only operate about 50 percent of the time, it is imperative that back up...

March 14, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Spending on Lobbying Declines

NJ SEED: For many in the public the term “lobbying” leaves a negative impression. It is, however, one of the world’s oldest professions providing...