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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.
September 9, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
With NJ Still Reeling From Summer Storms, Fossil Fuel Interests Fight Climate Superfund Bill
NJ SEED: Curious legislation since both Sections 9 and 10 of the U S Constitution prohibit Ex Post Facto laws. Assessing liability for acts by...
September 2, 2025 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Address Regional Energy Cost Crisis
NJ SEED: The legislation is a well-intentioned effort to expand energy production, but it falls far short of meeting the anticipated near future...
September 2, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Op-Ed: We Must Face New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Crisis
NJ SEED: Family Promise works to find housing for the homeless and the working poor in Bergen County. Mr. Shackford, in describing the problem,...
September 2, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Public Utilities Seek to Dilute New Delaware River Water-Quality Standards
NJ SEED: The treated wastewater discharged into the Delaware River between Trenton, NJ, and Wilmington, DE, represents a threat to Atlantic Sturgeon,...
September 2, 2025 · njtransit.com
NJ Transit Named by Forbes as One of New Jersey’s Best Employers for Fifth Straight Year
NJ SEED: Notwithstanding its ongoing financial challenges, it is good to know that NJ Transit employees continue to rate it as a good place to work.
August 19, 2025 · nj.gov
ICYMI: S&P Boosts New Jersey’s Credit Rating to A+
August 19, 2025 · nj.gov
Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen New Jersey’s Manufacturing Industry
NJ SEED: Bringing manufacturing back to the United States is an important national goal. The new incentives enacted by NJ are an important step to...
August 19, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Here’s What NJ’s Latest Economic Data Indicates
NJ SEED: The data seems to suggest that the latest job growth has been in the public sector. Notwithstanding other optimistic reports, such as...
August 19, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Special Reserve Fund, Set Up to Ease NJ’s Bonded Debt, Runs Dry
NJ SEED: For decades, the state has employed a variety of gimmicks to adopt a balanced budget. Some call it budget magic, others might characterize...
August 19, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Why Electricity Prices Are Soaring in The Largest Grid Region, Explained in 5 Charts
NJ SEED: Another informative read about the problems faced by the PJM grid and the increasing electricity demand.
August 19, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Delays Offshore Wind Infrastructure, Cancels Approval for Atlantic Shores Project
NJ SEED: Another setback for offshore wind power. With each cancellation and delay, it becomes more evident that the next governor and legislature...
August 13, 2025 · nj.gov
Statement from Governor Murphy on the Announced Termination of Solar for All (SFA) Grants
NJ SEED: In the dawning age of AI, NJ, and every state, will need to call on (in addition to wind farms) all possible sources of energy – even the...
August 13, 2025 · nj.com
DuPont Agrees to $2B Record Settlement With N.J. Over ‘Forever Chemical’ Pollution at 4 Sites
NJ SEED: A long industrial history has left a considerable amount of the state’s land contaminated with chemical residues that have proven to be...
August 13, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
SEPTA Funding Troubles Leave NJ Commuters Worried
NJ SEED: Much attention has been given to the problems faced by North Jersey commuters and NJ Transit. South Jersey commuters are encountering their...
August 13, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
NJ Earthquakes: Why Are There More of Them Now?
NJ SEED: One wonders if the “experts” computer modeling considers the possible impact of subsidence along the New Jersey coast.
August 6, 2025 · njspotlightnews.org
Are air traffic control changes behind Newark airport delays?
NJ SEED: Continuing delays at one of the nation’s busiest airports should not be tolerated. Clearly the neglect of the air traffic control system the...
August 6, 2025 · drjtbc.org
System-Wide Toll Adjustment Proposed for 2026
NJ SEED: The DRJTBC’s only source of revenue to manage and maintain the eight toll and 12 non-revenue generating bridges connecting NJ and PA. for...
August 6, 2025 · economist.com