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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.

February 1, 2022 · YouTube.com

New Jersey's Energy Master Plan - A Timeline of Hidden Costs

NJ SEED: As advocates for clean energy that includes a balance of resources, we continue to be concerned about the costs to ratepayers who have a...

February 1, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Warehouse Boom Continues to Drive Up Rents, Cut Vacancies

NJ SEED: With scarce open space and warehouses being built where truck traffic was not anticipated, the Legislature and Administration need to give...

February 1, 2022 · njbia.org

State Simplifies Employer Payroll Tax Reporting

NJ SEED: Easing burdens on employers saving them time and effort while improving accuracy in reporting to the state is a good development.

January 25, 2022 · politico.com

Murphy, in second inaugural address, pledges to get ‘American dream working for everyone’

January 25, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

Double-Checking Murphy’s Math: Governor’s Claims About Tax Cuts Hold Up

NJ SEED: The Governor’s Office released a list of over a dozen tax cuts that occurred during the first term. The released information did not make...

January 25, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

NJ’s Tax Revenues Have Been Thriving, But Watch Out

NJ SEED: Although the immediate revenue picture is good, there are signs for concern. The impact on the economy and revenue stream going forward with...

January 25, 2022 · insidernj.com

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Updating State Commission Charged with Facilitating Response Plans for Chemical Releases

January 25, 2022 · insidernj.com

Murphy Administration Launches Development of $1 Billion Water Infrastructure Investment Plan

NJ SEED: The massive and costly job of repairing and replacing NJ’s aged drinking water infrastructure is critically important. The infusion of...

January 25, 2022 · booker.senate.gov

Booker, Menendez Applaud Improved Hudson River Tunnel Rating, Moving Gateway Project Forward

NJ SEED: The great news released from Senator Booker’s Office is welcome as it moves the long-awaited project another step toward reality. NJ SEED...

January 18, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

State of the State: What Got Covered, and What Didn’t

NJ SEED: The pre-recorded speech concentrated on health issues – COVID (of course) but also affordability and the opioid crisis. While promising no...

January 18, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

New Faces, New Leaders as NJ Legislature Gets New Start

NJ SEED: congratulates Senate President Scutari as well as all newly elected and reelected members of the NJ Legislature.

January 18, 2022 · nj.com

Gov. Murphy’s Upcoming Inauguration Will Look Much Different Than 4 Years Ago

NJ SEED: Governor Murphy’s Second Inaugural may come off as dull and unexciting, however, the 2nd term looks to be a continuation of the 1st. The...

January 18, 2022 · northjersey.com

Murphy Stops Controversial Power Plant Vote, Vows More Thorough Environmental Review

NJ SEED: The Passaic Valley Sewage Commission believes the standby power generation facility is needed to avoid power losses caused by severe storms....

January 11, 2022 · , Passed by the Assembly (48-26-3), Passed Senate (Passed Bo

Recent Action

NJ SEED: opposes S-2515.S-4094: Makes changes to film and digital media content production tax credit program.

January 11, 2022

Next Scheduled Action

January 11, 2022 · newjerseyglobe.com

Assembly will require testing of all attendees, vaccinated and unvaccinated

NJ SEED: One begins to wonder to what extent these mandates will go and how long this surge will last.

January 11, 2022 · nj.gov

Governor Murphy to Deliver 2022 State of the State Address

NJ SEED: Continuing to exercise caution, the Governor has determined to avoid the crowded Assembly Chamber or State Auditorium to deliver his State...

January 11, 2022 · njspotlightnews.org

GOP presses high court on challenge to congressional map

NJ SEED: Just when you thought this cycle of redistricting was settled. Goes to prove, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.”