Gateway project reaches another major milestone

The Gateway Program awarded a $712 million contract for the New Jersey rail approach to the new Hudson River Tunnel. The work includes building bridges, embankments and rail infrastructure that will connect the future tunnel to the Northeast Corridor.

Infrastructure Update – Week of June 15, 2026

The infrastructure news doesn’t slow down because it’s summer. Get the TLDR in this edition of Infrastructure Update.

Environmental groups oppose Sherrill’s nuclear strategy

New Jersey once again turns toward nuclear energy as policymakers confront rising electricity demand, aging infrastructure, and the need for carbon‑free generation. But local environmental groups oppose the Sherrill administration’s openness to next‑generation reactors and state lawmakers advancing new procurement legislation.

Infrastructure Update – Week of June 15, 2026

The infrastructure news doesn’t slow down because it’s summer. Get the TLDR in this edition of Infrastructure Update.

We’ve Heard This Before: The Reality Behind World Cup Projections

The World Cup is being sold as a massive economic win for New York and New Jersey. But past events tell a more complicated story. Big projections. Real public costs. And a gap that isn’t always clear until it’s over. Before we take the numbers at face value, it’s worth looking at what we’ve learned before.

Environmental groups oppose Sherrill’s nuclear strategy

New Jersey once again turns toward nuclear energy as policymakers confront rising electricity demand, aging infrastructure, and the need for carbon‑free generation. But local environmental groups oppose the Sherrill administration’s openness to next‑generation reactors and state lawmakers advancing new procurement legislation.

Repauno terminal positions South Jersey as growing energy export hub

Repauno Port & Rail Terminal is transforming a former industrial site in Gloucester County into a major energy and logistics hub. With plans to more than triple its LPG storage capacity through two new underground caverns, the Delaware River facility is poised to play an even larger role in domestic and international energy markets.

The race to cool AI: How modern data centers keep from overheating

Not all data centers are cooled the same way. As AI pushes computing power to new heights, operators are rethinking how they keep servers from overheating. This deep dive examines six cooling technologies that are transforming modern data centers.

Infrastructure Update – Week of May 18, 2026

This Week in Policy, Energy Infrastructure & Transportation

Gateway project reaches another major milestone

The Gateway Program awarded a $712 million contract for the New Jersey rail approach to the new Hudson River Tunnel. The work includes building bridges, embankments and rail infrastructure that will connect the future tunnel to the Northeast Corridor.

Highway reconstruction project transforms notorious South Jersey interchange

A look inside NJDOT’s nearly $900 million Direct Connect project, rebuilding the I-295/I-76/Route 42 interchange to improve safety and traffic flow in South Jersey.

How safe is your drinking water?

PFAS have been found in the bodies of an estimated 97 percent of Americans, with research linking exposure to potential health risks. Residents can use NJ’s PFAS mapping tool to check local water quality and take steps to limit exposure.

The cost of inaction: how water main breaks disrupt local economies

More than water is wasted when a water main breaks. Businesses lose revenue, treated water goes to waste, and emergency repairs cost more. Here’s a breakdown of the real economic impact of deferred maintenance.

PFAS and the struggle for clean water: How “forever chemicals” became a defining infrastructure challenge

A new kind of water crisis has been unfolding, driven not by visible pollution or failing pipes, but by PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals” found in drinking water across the state. While federal standards lagged for years, New Jersey moved early, building its own testing programs and enforcing strict limits. Read more on how New Jersey became a national leader in the fight against PFAS.

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