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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 29, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Trump and GOP Move Fast to Reverse Energy Efficiency Rules
NJ SEED: Since the 1980s, Congress has created — or directed the federal Department of Energy to create — national energy standards for approximately...
April 22, 2025 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Calls for Formal Investigation Into Regional Energy Cost Crisis
April 22, 2025 · stockton.edu
Voters Weigh in on N.J. Budget, Property Tax Relief, Cell Phones in Schools in New Poll
NJ SEED: It’s not surprising that poll respondents favor “sin” taxes, such as on gambling and “tax the rich” as long they are not counted among the...
April 22, 2025 · nj.com
Remote Work Policy for N.J. Employees Will be Permanent.
NJ SEED: There are many pros and cons with respect to remote work vs in-person work. Perhaps further study and debate would lead to a better solution...
April 22, 2025 · d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net
Amtrak – NJ TRANSIT Joint Update
NJ SEED: It is reassuring that there is a serious effort being launched to prevent another summer of disruptions for NJ Transit. We’ll see what...
April 22, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
What Will Changes at Social Security Mean for You?
NJ SEED: Virtually everyone is impacted by Social Security, either by paying into the system or by receiving benefits. Whether by fraud or by the...
April 16, 2025 · patch.com
Here's How Much You Need To Make To Buy A Home In NJ, Study Says
NJ SEED: NJ ranks number 8 on the list of most expensive states in which to live. An annual income in excess of $100,000 is required to purchase a...
April 16, 2025 · northjersey.com
NJ Transit to Buy 208 Buses and 20 Electric Buses for Nearly $400M to Modernize Fleet
NJ SEED: NJ Transit’s Board approval of nearly $400 million toward the purchase of new buses is just the start of an ambitious program to replace the...
April 16, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Murphy Wants a New Tax on Phone Lines to Fund 988 Crisis Hotline
NJ SEED: The governor’s proposed 988 phone line tax is projected to raise over $61 million in its first year to support the 988 hotline and “other...
April 16, 2025 · usatoday.com
Trump Tariffs Worry NJ Companies, Too. These Iconic Products Are Made in The Garden State
NJ SEED: The Trump Administration is shaking up international trade. In 2024 the US trade deficit was $1.2 TRILLION. The administration is currently...
April 8, 2025 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Signs Bill to Protect New Jersey Businesses Against Retail Theft
April 8, 2025 · tapinto.net
Jersey Shore: Offshore Wind Controversy Continues
NJ SEED: The off-again, on-again off shore wind farm projects continue to be a problem for advancing the Murphy Administration’s Energy Master Plan....
April 8, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ’s Latest Pandemic Aid Allocations
NJ SEED: New Jersey’s share of the nearly $2 trillion Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan was more than $6.2 billion, and NJ like many...
April 8, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Bump in Near-Term NJ Tax Revenues, Fiscal Experts Forecast
NJ SEED: In a timely forecast, OLS finds nearly half a billion dollars additional revenue to be realized in FY 2025. This may be of some help to the...
April 8, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
EPA to Finalize Rules to Improve Delaware River Water Quality
NJ SEED: The 282-mile-long Delaware River is the longest free-flowing river in the eastern US. In 2000, Congress designated the Lower Delaware (the...
April 1, 2025 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy, Princeton University, Microsoft & CoreWeave Cut Ribbon on Major Artificial Intelligence Hub
April 1, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Mapping NJ’s Hundreds of Abandoned Mines
April 1, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Large Vessels on the Delaware River Lose Steering, Propulsion or Power Monthly
NJ SEED: The US Coast Guard data is concerning. There is a clear call for additional safety measures.