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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.
October 11, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org
Fossil Fuel Divestment Gets Big Boos
NJ SEED: Applying politics to investment decisions for public employee pension funds first appeared in NJ during the Kean Administration. It was...
October 11, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org
Wastewater Plants Need Tougher Standards, Report Urges
NJ SEED: The Delaware River is a vital resource that has often lacked the attention it deserves. The changes recommended by the draft report are...
October 11, 2022 · state.nj.us
Governor Murphy Announces Launch of Statewide Clean Buildings Working Group
October 11, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org
Ten Years On, Sandy Survivors Slam Storm Recovery Process
NJ SEED: Unfortunately mishandling of funds by bureaucrats is not unique to Super Storm Sandy. The storm revealed weaknesses in the state’s ability...
October 11, 2022 · 6abc.com
Gas Prices Rise Locally After OPEC Announces Scale Back in Oil Production
NJ SEED: Fuel prices rose throughout the nation during the first year of the present administration in Washington, DC and declined this past summer...
October 5, 2022 · state.nj.us
Governor Murphy & Treasurer Muoio Welcome Moody’s Decision to Upgrade New Jersey’s Outlook to Positive
NJ SEED: Moody’s upgrade is confirmation that the state’s economic foundations are solid.
October 5, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org
Murphy addresses opposition to offshore wind energy in New Jersey
NJ SEED: The Murphy Administration is committed to supporting the offshore wind energy industry. As with any major policy shift, there are winners...
October 5, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org
How climate change could sink NJ’s tax base — and not just at the Shore
NJ SEED: NJ is often cited for overreliance on property taxes and the rising of the seas seems to add to that claim, especially for coastal...
September 27, 2022 · njfuture.org
One Year Later: How NJ Municipalities Have Implemented DEP’s Stormwater Management Rules
NJ SEED: In a state with the highest population density, proper management of stormwater runoff is a serious challenge. Under the DEP’s Stormwater...
September 27, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org
Murphy Wants Changes to Temp-Worker Bill
NJ SEED: There are over 100 licensed temporary employment agencies in the state representing nearly 130,000 workers available for temporary...
September 27, 2022 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Increasing Offshore Wind Goal to 11,000 MW by 2040
September 27, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Midterm Elections: What to Know About Early Voting, How to Register
NJ SEED: Midterm elections are an important barometer to test the effectiveness of a presidential term. This year’s elections are concentrated on the...
September 27, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org
Business Report: Citigroup Considers New NJ Offices, New Research Grants for Rutgers and Partner, the ‘R’ Word
NJ SEED: The headline in this report as far as NJ SEED is concerned is the news that Citigroup is considering moving some of its facilities from NYC...
September 20, 2022 · state.nj.us
Fitch Delivers New Jersey’s Third Major Credit Rating Upgrade this Year
September 20, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org
Business Report: New Jobs added in NJ, Labor Shortage, Child Care Grants
NJ SEED: Many NJ employers are struggling to find suitable workers to fill current vacancies. Government generosity with taxpayer money continues to...
September 20, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org
More Volunteers Needed in ‘Forever Chemical’ Study
NJ SEED: New Jersey is a national leader in setting strict health standards for three chemicals in drinking water that have come to be known as...
September 20, 2022 · roi-nj.com
Toll Hike By Any Other Name Is Still Toll Hike
NJ SEED: Ill-conceived and ill-timed are indeed appropriate names for another New York City money grab. As suggested in this space previously,...
September 20, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org
Why Are These Towns Suing Murphy Over Affordable Housing?
NJ SEED: New Jersey’s decades-long and frequently contentious struggle over affordable housing is once again in the headlines. The suit by several...