April 16, 2026 | insidernj.com Three-quarters of residents rate the state’s economy negatively, with 29% rating it as “poor” and 46% as “only fair.” Twenty percent say the state economy is “good” and 1% say it is “excellent.” Overall negativity has ticked up by 6 points since October, when last polled. Residents continue to feel slightly more negatively about the national economy. Nearly 8 in 10 rate the national economy negatively, with 46% calling it “poor” and 33% “only f

By: Michael Shell and John Kellmayer April 17, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org Cyberattacks and data breaches are rising at an alarming pace. The threat landscape has expanded significantly, affecting the safety, privacy and economic stability of New Jersey residents and the organizations that serve them. Read More: Click Here NJ SEED: In the dawn of the age of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity becomes increasingly vital. To date, most of the exposures appear to be inadverte

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