Economy

Utilities are getting the blame for rising energy costs. But most of your electric bill isn’t set by them. So what’s really driving prices in New Jersey?

NJEDA approved Phase 2 of the Green Workforce Training Grant, a $4 M initiative to fund training programs in the green economy, prioritizing overburdened communities.

Rising energy costs are hitting N.J. small businesses hard, NFIB survey shows.

The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Infrastructure Report Card evaluates infrastructure across 18 categories, grading systems from A to F based on condition, capacity, funding, resilience, public safety, and future needs. The report highlights progress since the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed in 2021, but it also makes clear that Pennsylvania continues to face serious infrastructure challenges, particularly in water systems and aging transportation assets.

Cargo volume at the Port of NY & NJ rose in 2025 despite tariff uncertainty, up 2.3% from 2024 and marking the port’s third-busiest year on record.

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Today, it stands not only as the largest container port on the East Coast, but as one of the most important economic engines in the United States.

"In 2024, President Biden signed a law exempting most publicly funded semiconductor projects from federal environmental review, a move supporters said would speed construction...

On February 26, 2026, the Board of Monmouth County Commissioners has passed a resolution authorizing all Monmouth County departments to use Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on public...

Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s first budget proposal emphasizes no new taxes and spending cuts as New Jersey works to close a projected deficit.

The Hoboken Connect will be a new transit-centered district, combining historic restoration, new development and public open space at Hoboken Terminal.

More than $23.8M in federal funding is headed to Monmouth County to support water quality, storm resilience and public safety infrastructure.

Northern and central New Jersey saw about $1.5B in commercial real estate sales in late 2025, led by strong warehouse activity in Middlesex and Morris counties, along with office and retail deals.

"We strongly support efforts to improve climate resilience and environmental protection. However, these goals must be pursued in a manner that is economically sound, administratively efficient, and compatible with New Jersey’s urgent need for housing, investment, and job creation."

"The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support in the Legislature — passing the General Assembly by a 63–10 vote and the Senate by a 35–4 margin — an uncommon show of unity in today’s political climate."

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a plan to raise the fee homeowners must pay to challenge their property tax assessments with county tax boards. The filing fees haven’t been updated in decades, and under the legislation the cost to appeal could go up by roughly $50 for many residents.