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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.

July 26, 2022 · njleg.state.nj.us

Ronald Dancer, Veteran N.J. Lawmaker, Dies at 73

NJ SEED: The officers, Trustees, and members of NJ SEED extend condolences to the family of Assemblyman Dancer.

July 26, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Risking Not-So-Secret Ballot for NJ Voters

NJ SEED: We’ve come a long way since the days early in the last century when voters had to announce what ballot (candidate) they wanted to cast. The...

July 19, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Inflation Leaped in June to Four Decade High

July 19, 2022 · roi-nj.com

Best States to do Business? CNBC Ranks New Jersey at No. 26

NJ SEED: For many decades NJ has had the reputation of being a hostile environment in which to do business. Geography is the Garden State’s friend....

July 19, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Conservation Group Blasts Offshore Wind Project

NJ SEED: A surprising note of caution from an unexpected source. The train may have already left the station, but the environmental impact statement...

July 19, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

NJ Warehouse Market Still Red-Hot Despite Economic Headwinds

NJ SEED: Could the Garden State be on track to becoming the Warehouse State?

July 12, 2022 · nj.gov

NJDOL Commissioner Announces New Maternity Coverage Tool to Guide Expecting Parents on Available Leave Benefits

July 12, 2022 · msn.com

Port Authority Ends Talks With Amazon for Controversial Newark Airport Air Freight Hub

NJ SEED: The collapse of negotiations for a plan that proposes to bring 1,000 jobs to the state is disappointing, but we don’t know the details that...

July 12, 2022 · njtvonline.org

Unemployment Insurance Tax Relief Struck Down

NJ SEED: Failing to pass legislation to provide relief to small businesses trying to recover from government ordered shutdowns during the pandemic is...

July 12, 2022 · forbes.com

Why This Downturn Could Be Different, At Least For Investments In Talent And Training

NJ SEED: Recurring events may be similar but are rarely exactly the same. The apparent oncoming recession appears to be no different. The summary of...

July 12, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Giant NJ Budget Again Funnels Money Away From Energy Fund

NJ SEED: When the state is literally rolling in cash it appears to be inappropriate at best to continue the practice of diverting ratepayer money....

July 6, 2022 · nj.gov

Governor Murphy Signs Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Act into Law

July 6, 2022 · njmonthly.com

10 Years After Hurricane Sandy: What’s Next for the Jersey Shore?

NJ SEED: A well written and informative article about New Jersey’s treasured shore. Beach replacement programs, dune protection and preservation,...

July 6, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Tax-Credit Tally: Which Made it Into the Budget? Which Were a No-Show?

NJ SEED: The state treasury is quite comfortable under the FY 2023 Budget recently signed by Governor Murphy. It ought to be. The state’s coffers are...

July 6, 2022 · nj.com

Feds Act to Stop Cars From Being Wedged Under Truck Trailers. It Took 8 Years.

NJ SEED: In 2021 5,600 people were killed in accidents involving big rucks. Safety advocates claim that the new rule falls far sort of what is needed...

June 28, 2022 · state.nj.us

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Directing State Departments and Agencies to Identify Gun Violence Prevention Measures

June 28, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Liberty State Park legislation keeps rolling, despite enviros’ objections to privatization

NJ SEED: Environmentalists would welcome the money but do not want the commercialism and increased human traffic that goes with it.

June 28, 2022 · enviropolitics.com

NJ to Allow Steel Slag Use in Construction

NJ SEED: The legislature has concurred with the governor’s recommendations and NJ will now permit the use of steel slag (a by-product of steel...