NJ Vindicator
Nuclear energy bill advances despite affordability concerns
Consumer advocates, environmental groups warn ratepayers could face decades of costs as lawmakers back long-term power strategy
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6mNew Jersey budget deal narrows Stay NJ eligibility while preserving $6,500 benefit
Sherrill and legislative leaders say changes will make the program more sustainable while preserving aid for lower- and middle-income retirees.
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10mPolluters Pay bill advances as advocates urge lawmakers to shift climate costs from taxpayers
Assembly committee releases legislation that would create a $50 billion fund for resiliency, infrastructure, and climate adaptation projects
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2mNJ Corrections Ombudsperson to host virtual public listening session July 15
Residents can share concerns about conditions at state prisons.
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6mA homeless response system on the brink, and a chance to stabilize it
The state needs to strengthen life-saving funding for our homeless response system, or face a deeper and more costly crisis later.
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5mClimate activists urge towns, counties to stop hiring lobbying firms with fossil fuel clients
Report released as legislators debate the “Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act” Environmental groups are urging New Jersey counties and municipalities to stop hiring lobbying firms that also represent fossil fuel companies and organizations that oppose the state’s proposed Climate Superfund legislation. The call comes in a new report released by the...