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

April 8, 2026 | nj.gov Governor Mikie Sherrill today (4/8) took major steps to pave the way for potential new nuclear power in New Jersey, signing legislation (S3870/A4528) to remove a key permitting hurdle that has created a de facto moratorium on new nuclear power for decades and launching the state’s new Nuclear Task Force. After a tour of the Salem Nuclear Power Plant, she was joined in her announcement by PSEG President Ralph LaRossa, PSEG Nuclear President Charles McFea

April 12, 2026 | abc7ny.com On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss how the Tri-State area is preparing for the 2026 World Cup. New Jersey recently hosted a summit on public safety surrounding the colossal event. The Garden State's MetLife Stadium is one of several U.S. sites hosting matches. The conversation touched on crowd behavior, security readiness and community coordination. The event was held at Seton Hall University in South Orange and brought together leaders acros

April 10, 2026 | womb.com New Jersey closed the first quarter of the year with a few thousand layoffs announced by some of the state's largest employers. By the end of March, JP Morgan Chase had announced two different rounds of layoffs, for a total of 254 employees on notice to find new work. It was far from the only financial services company to reveal new cuts. Read More: Click Here NJ SEED: The article lists companies and their numbers of layoffs but does not speculate