News

News From Trenton, page 7

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 19, 2026 · nj.gov

Governor Sherrill Releases NJ TRANSIT Rapid Action Plan to Enhance Customer Experience, Announces Launch of New App

NJ SEED: Over 300 thousand NJ residents use NJ Transit daily to commute to NYC, demonstrating an important link between the economies of the city and...

May 13, 2026 · Stockton.edu

Stockton Poll: Most N.J. Voters Would Support Local Data Center Bans

NJ SEED: Responders to the Stockton Poll are concerned about energy costs related to data centers, as they should be. Some responses, such as those...

May 13, 2026 · patch.com

Raritan Bay Natural Gas Pipeline One Step Closer to Starting Construction

NJ SEED: Gov. Sherril is expected to sign off on this project that will transport natural gas from Pennsylvania across NJ, under the Raritan Bay into...

May 13, 2026 · njbiz.com

NJ Adopts Controversial ABC Test Rule on Worker Classification

NJ SEED: The ABC test needed clarification to protect both workers and employers. The rule adoption seeks to, in the words of Labor Commissioner...

May 13, 2026 · patch.com

More NJ Lawmakers Back $25 Federal Minimum Wage Bill

NJ SEED: Proposals to increase the minimum wage are neither opposed nor supported by NJ SEED, only reported on because an increase in minimum wages...

May 5, 2026 · nj.gov

Governor Sherrill Signs Executive Order Bringing Government Together to Accelerate Housing Production

May 5, 2026 · nj.com

Sherrill Takes 100-Day Victory Lap, Announces Next Big Gateway Tunnel Project

NJ SEED: The Governor is justified in taking a “victory lap” after her first 100-days of executive activity. She announced the soon-to-be-awarded...

May 5, 2026 · roi-nj.com

FERC OKs Capacity Auction Price Collar to Next Two Capacity Auctions

NJ SEED: Projected ratepayer savings of more than $25 billion over the 2-year price collar extension is good news as PJM wrestles with providing...

May 5, 2026

www.hinj.org

May 5, 2026 · tapinto.net

www.weworkforhealth.org

May 5, 2026 · nj.gov

New Jersey Employment Report: March 2026

NJ SEED: The reports strongly suggest that NJ could be doing better in job creation.

May 5, 2026 · nj1015.com

AI Boom Sparks Backlash: NJ Communities Rush to Ban Energy-Hungry Data Centers

NJ SEED: NIMBY is alive and well in NJ. Data centers and battery storage units are needed in the state if it is to keep up with the emerging world of...

April 28, 2026 · nj.gov

Governor Sherrill Underscores Commitment to Working Families at Building Trades Conference

April 28, 2026 · njspotlightnews.org

Are Data Centers in Your Community, or On the Way? Explore the Map

NJ SEED: Data centers are essential to providing the power needed for the growing and expanding use of artificial intelligence. If NJ is to hold a...

April 28, 2026 · njbiz.com

Jersey Mike’s Leases 68,750 SF at Bell Works Fort Monmouth

NJ SEED: Bell Works at Fort Monmouth looks to be as exciting a project as is Bell Works at Holmdel. Office space, even as distant as Monmouth County,...