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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.
June 10, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
What’s Inside NJ’s Ballooning Budget?
NJ SEED: All too often, the record-breaking budgets submitted by governors wind up significantly increased when legislators add their “Christmas...
June 10, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
As Housing Prices Rise, Murphy Wants a Tax Increase
NJ SEED: Increasing the “Mansion Tax” from 1% to 2% on houses selling for more than $1 million, when the average selling price for a single-family...
June 10, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Murphy Announces $430M in Relief for Rising Electricity Rates
NJ SEED: The cause of the latest price escalation appears to be increased charges from the regional power grid – PJM. The unrevealed costs associated...
June 10, 2025 · app.com
Offshore wind power company asks to cancel its New Jersey project
June 3, 2025 · nj.gov
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Break Ground on Dyer Avenue Deck-Overs, Marking First Stage of New Midtown Bus Terminal Construction
June 3, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Construction, Trade Opportunities for NJ Students
NJ SEED: Exposing more than 2,500 young people to well-paying careers that do not require a college degree is a commendable program. The construction...
June 3, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Increased Flooding Could Lead to ‘Climate Migration’ in NJ
NJ SEED: Sea levels along the NJ coast appear to be rising at a faster rate than most other areas along the East Coast. According to geologists, we...
June 3, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Shore Businesses Face Summer Uncertainty More Tariffs, Fewer Canadian Visitors and Immigration Concerns Could Affect Tourism Numbers
NJ SEED: Summer tourism at the Jersey Shore is an important ingredient in the state’s economy. The weather and the economy both have a great impact...
June 3, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Primary 2025: Candidates for Governor on housing Issues
NJ SEED: With the June 10 Primary Election just a few days away, it is important to know where the candidates from both parties stand on the issue of...
May 27, 2025 · nj.gov
U.S. Climate Alliance Governors Launch Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to Expand Americans’ Access to Newer and Cleaner Vehicles
May 27, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Advocates Underscore Pollution, Push for Clean Truck Program
NJ SEED: It appears that the government mandate has gotten ahead of the industry’s ability to comply. Laura Perrotta, president of the New Jersey...
May 27, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
From Strikes to Fare Hikes: Examining NJ Transit’s Finances
NJ SEED: An informative discussion about the financial issues facing NJ Transit.
May 27, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Lawmakers Pursue Raft of Affordability Measures
NJ SEED: A busy Assembly session on May 22 produced a number of bills aimed at addressing affordable housing and utility costs. Some of the bills...
May 27, 2025 · injspotlightnews.org
Air Traffic Controllers Working with ‘World War II Technology’
NJ SEED: It is a sad commentary that for decades, under chief executives of both parties, the government has not prioritized the safety of the flying...
May 20, 2025 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy, NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri Announce Tentative Agreement with Locomotive Engineers Union
NJ SEED: Any strike involving public services is regrettable, but the unionized engineers have been working without a contract since 2019. It is...
May 20, 2025 · nj.gov
Breaking Ground on Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth, Our State-of-the-Art Production Facility in New Jersey
May 20, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Why Newark Air Traffic Control Crisis Has No Quick Fix
NJ SEED: The equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport are decades in the making. Attention to other “priorities” led to neglect and...
May 20, 2025 · njbiz.com
How to Plan During a Turbulent Economic Environment
NJ SEED: Common sense planning and flexibility are essential when operating in a market-based economy. The NJBIZ article by Fred Castrovinci of...