News From Trenton, page 45

July 5, 2023 · nj.gov Photo Credit: Gov

Governor Murphy Signs Fiscal Year 2024 Budget into Law

July 5, 2023 · reuters.com

Solvay reaches nearly $393 million PFAS settlement with New Jersey

NJ SEED: It’s just one chemical plant in one area of the state. It may be a start, but it seems like a very small amount of money to even begin to...

July 5, 2023 · politico.com

Democratic Lawmaker Seeks Public Records Law Overhaul

NJ SEED: NJ’s Open Public Records Act was known as the “Sunshine Law” when enacted in 1975. Brendan Byrne was Governor then and he referred to the...

July 5, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

NJ Chips Away at Problem of Judge Shortage

NJ SEED: Despite critics who blame the shortage of judges on Senatorial Courtesy only a handful of nominations are being held up by that longstanding...

July 5, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com

A Summer Tax Debate Led to Legendary One-Liner

NJ SEED: During the hot, humid, hazy summer days with the legislature in recess, a bit of political nostalgia might be appreciated.

June 27, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Sobering Fiscal News for NJ Now and Long-Term

NJ SEED: The rosy view of NJ’s fiscal condition may be starting to fade. The Sweeney Center’s report suggests that tax cuts in election years may...

June 27, 2023 · nj.gov

Murphy Administration Awards $7 Million in Stormwater Assistance Grants for Projects to Reduce Flooding and Improve Water Quality

NJ SEED: Stormwater management was a problem long before climate change was discovered. A $7 million grant is welcome but is a long way from...

June 27, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Damaged Section of I-95 to Reopen

June 20, 2023 · nj.gov

Governor Murphy Reiterates Opposition to New York City’s Proposed Congestion Tolling Program

June 20, 2023 · patch.com

NJ Housing Market To Stay Hot This Summer

NJ SEED: A vibrant housing market is a good indicator of strength in the state’s economy.

June 20, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

What Happened When PSE&G Customers Went Big-Time for Energy Efficiency Programs?

NJ SEED: With the costs of virtually everything escalating in recent years, energy efficiency programs are welcome as a cost-effective means of...

June 20, 2023 · nj.com

Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Are Bipartisan Now

NJ SEED: “Tax the Rich” is a well-worn political mantra, but is it a wise policy when doing so drives many wealthy to leave the state thereby...

June 13, 2023 · nj.gov

Governor Murphy Announces Filing of Landmark Inland Flood Protection Rule

June 13, 2023 · nj.gov

Governor Phil Murphy, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Congressman Frank Pallone, and Senator Vin Gopal Mark Start of Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority Project

June 13, 2023 · patch.com

I-95 Collapse: Everything We Know So Far

NJ SEED: A fuel truck explosion under I-95 which may have cost the life of the driver is a catastrophe affecting the flow of some 160,000 commercial...

June 13, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

How Climate Change is Raising Wildfire Risks

NJ SEED: While recognizing that the climate does change, the cause of the Canadian (and possibly NJ) wildfires may have more to do with forest...