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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.

March 1, 2022 · , Passed in Assembly (50-23-3) Next Scheduled Action: Hearin

Recent Action

NJ SEED: SUPPORTS A-2654 Senate Schedule Thursday, March 3: Senate Session, 2:00 PM

March 1, 2022 · njbmagazine.com

Choose New Jersey Announces Record Job Growth in 2021

NJ SEED: The privately funded economic development organization Chose New Jersey continues to do a commendable job marketing the advantages of doing...

March 1, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Prescribed Burns Miss Target as Wildfire Season Approaches

NJ SEED: With 40% of NJ’s land forested, and about half its homes close to wooded areas, managed burns are essential to good forest management and...

March 1, 2022 · nj.gov

Governor Murphy Announces Foreclosure Prevention Funding to Support New Jersey Communities and Residents

March 1, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Offshore Wind-Farm Auctions: Gold in the Green Sector

NJ SEED: Seen as a win for anti-fossil fuel advocates and their fight against climate change, offshore wind farms promise to provide substantial...

March 1, 2022 · forbes.com

The Most Common Cyberthreats Facing SMBs And How To Prevent Them

NJ SEED: Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the response from NATO countries has heightened the potential for Russian cyberattacks on US businesses....

March 1, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Blighted Site in Trenton is Being Pitched for Major Redevelopment

NJ SEED: The historic Roebling site is a good candidate for the new EDA program to help attract investors to reinvigorate this brownfield location to...

February 22, 2022 · nj.gov

Governor Murphy Announces the New Jersey State Future of Work Task Force’s Roadmap and Recommendations on the Impact of Technology on Workers in New Jersey.

February 22, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Many Residents to be Notified Their Water is Delivered Through Lead Service Lines

NJ SEED: Notwithstanding the importance of these notices and the DEP Commissioner’s statement that they are not intended to alarm, people will be...

February 22, 2022 · , Signed by Governor

Recent Action

February 22, 2022 · state.nj.us

Treasury January Revenue Collections Strong, Ahead of Uncertain Spring

NJ SEED: The Sales and Use Tax, the largest General Fund revenue source was up nearly 13% over last January. The Corporation Business Tax, the second...

February 22, 2022 · njbia.org

Labor Shortage Continues to Plague NJ Employers

NJ SEED: Just over one third of NJ employers report difficulty in finding employees as the nation recovers from the pandemic. Look for improvement as...

February 22, 2022 · nj.gov

Murphy Administration Releases New Tool For Brownfield Cleanup and Redevelopment to Improve Economic and Environmental Outcomes for New Jersey Communities

NJ SEED: When abandoned, idled, or underused contaminated industrial and commercial sites (Brownfields) are properly cleaned-up they can provide...

February 15, 2022 · nj.gov

From The Governor’s Office

February 15, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Ten Years in NJ Property Taxes: Rising, But Kept (Somewhat) in Check

NJ SEED: Good news indeed, but NJ continues to rank as a high property tax state due to over reliance on it as a principal source for funding...

February 15, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Offered The Chance, People Speak Up On Legislative Maps

NJ SEED: The public is rightly interested about to what districts they will be assigned and how they are likely to be represented. Redistricting is...

February 15, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Act Fast to Avert Climate Disaster, Lawmakers Warned

NJ SEED: It is always wise to prepare our infrastructure to withstand the kinds of costal storms to which New Jersey is frequently subject.

February 15, 2022 · njbmagazine.com

Rules for the New Historic Property Reinvestment Program Approved

NJ SEED: It is a worthy goal to focus on restoring to some useful purpose underutilized sites that have historic significance by offering tax credits...