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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.

May 9, 2023 · nj.gov

KBRA Boosts New Jersey’s Bond Rating

NJ SEED: Further evidence of stability in the state’s finances.

May 9, 2023 · reuters.com

New York City Congestion Pricing Plan Clears Tall Hurdle

NJ SEED: Once NYC’s Congestion Pricing Plan (Tax) becomes effective NJ Transit will likely see an increase in passengers at least until more...

May 9, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com

Calls for Wind Development Moratorium Abound at Senate GOP Hearing

NJ SEED: A hearing conducted by the minority party can only raise questions and seek answers. The majority party controls the issue and in the case...

May 9, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

NJ Transit Struggles to Regain Riders After Pandemic

NJ SEED: A viable NJ Transit is essential to NJ’s economy. It looks to be financially sound for the coming fiscal year, but there could be problems...

May 9, 2023 · nj.com

N.J. Made It a Year Without Plastic Bags but Straws Continue to Be Hard to Let Go

NJ SEED: The government affairs director for the NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association observed that sustainability laws can be well-meaning but...

May 2, 2023 · patch.com

New Jersey Tourism Set To Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels

NJ SEED: Tourism is a vital link in the state’s economy. The shore has been and continues to be the primary destination for summer visitors and there...

May 2, 2023 · nj.gov

Governor Murphy Signs Pro-Worker Unemployment Insurance Benefits Bill

NJ SEED: When workers strike they are voluntarily withholding their services, an act similar to a voluntary quit not customarily rewarded with...

May 2, 2023 · nj.com

A dangerous Temptation in Trenton –

NJ SEED: In an opinion piece, the Star Ledger’s Tom Moran gives credit where deserved for major strides in funding public pensions and modest steps...

May 2, 2023 · cbsnews.com

Some New Jersey Residents Concerned About Dangers of Freight Trains Carrying Toxic Chemicals Through State

NJ SEED: The East Palestine, OH disaster should serve as a wake-up call because so many freight trains travel through NJ. Instilling fear is not the...

April 27, 2023 · Wayne Blanchard, President of the NJ State Troopers Associat

STFA Leaders Elected to National Troopers Coalition Board Positions

NJ SEED: Colleagues at the State Troopers Fraternal Association

April 27, 2023 · newjerseyglobe.com

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Unanimously That N.J. Can Depart Waterfront Commission

NJ SEED: A hard-fought bipartisan battle to assert New Jersey’s primacy in overseeing operations of the NJ/NY port has been decided in New Jersey’s...

April 27, 2023 · app.com

NJ Jobs Shrinking? Employers Still Hiring? Making Sense Out of Economic Crystal Ball

NJ SEED: Rapid economic growth predictably slows. If slower but steady growth continues, the NJ economy will be in good shape.

April 27, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Warehouses Growing, But Pace May Slow, Industry Says

NJ SEED: A few decades ago the cry in NJ was, “We want clean industry, no more dirty smokestack industries.” Not surprising warehouse and...

April 27, 2023 · nj.com

N.J. Housing Market Could Finally Cool as Summer Arrives.

NJ SEED: As the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates resulting in an increased cost of borrowing, the housing market will continue to...

April 18, 2023 · nj.gov

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Announce Partnership to Strengthen Labor Law Enforcement, Protect Workers’ Rights

April 18, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Progress Report on NJ’s Debt Load

NJ SEED: Reducing bonded indebtedness by more than $4 billion in one fiscal year is impressive. The State appears to be on the right fiscal track....

April 18, 2023 · 6abc.com

Gas Prices on The Rise in Philadelphia, NJ, Del Ahead of Summer Season

NJ SEED: Seasonal demand and changeover to summer fuels contributes to annual gas price increases not only in South Jersey but in North Jersey as...

April 18, 2023 · njspotlightnews.org

Wall Street Really Likes NJ’s Finances Now. Why?

NJ SEED: With an abundance of cash, the state has demonstrated good fiscal management by funding public pension plans and paying down debt. By doing...