April 15, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org New Jersey’s total bonded debt once again has gone down, with the latest year-over-year reduction bringing the amount owed to investors below $39 billion. The state’s nonbonded obligations, which include estimates of the long-term cost of pension and health benefits owed to public workers, increased by nearly $10 billion, year over year, according to the financial report for the 2025 fiscal year. Read More: Click Here NJ SEED: NJ carries

April 15, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org Work could begin in the fall on a pair of dredging and construction projects in the waters between New York City and New Jersey, in particular to deepen shipping channels, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in federal contracting documents. The Corps is separately advancing a series of beach erosion projects planned for Cape May County. Read More: Click Here NJ SEED: The Port of NY & NJ is among the world’s busiest. Keeping it open b

Statement by Governor Mikie Sherrill on NJ TRANSIT’s World Cup Mobility Plan April 17, 2026 | nj.gov “New Jersey is ready and excited to host eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer, including the World Cup Final. Since I took office in January, my Administration has been focused on the lead-up to the World Cup, and we have worked across government to ensure we are prepared to host the biggest sporting event our state has ever seen. This includes readying our transit infrast

April 17, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org New Jersey began the year with one of the highest unemployment rates among U.S. states, and a recent poll said a majority of residents are unhappy with the state economy. The latest jobs numbers offer some hope, indicating a slight reduction in New Jersey’s unemployment rate in February, lowering it to 5.1%. Read More: Click Here NJ SEED: The state continues to have high unemployment, so it is reassuring when Acting Labor Commissioner Ja

April 9, 2026 | axios.com JPMorganChase has inked a deal with a startup to remove carbon from the air — a step that could also prevent wildfires, Axios has learned. Why it matters : The purchase signals that the carbon removal industry is pushing ahead despite policy setbacks — and highlights how near-term benefits can help drive deals. Driving the news: Graphyte, a carbon removal company founded in 2023, will supply 60,000 tons of removal credits over 10 years from an