Policy
Infrastructure funding, regulatory changes, workforce rules, energy policy, and government‑driven economic decisions. Articles examine how legislation, public‑sector investment, and agency actions shape transportation, development, technology growth, and regional economic outcomes.
Policy
Is New Jersey Ready for Another Superstorm?
New Jersey has taken significant steps to prepare for future hurricanes since the devastating impact of Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The state has implemented...
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Potential Impact of NJ PACT and REAL on Property Values and Affordable Housing
The NJ PACT (Protecting Against Climate Threats) and REAL (Resilient Environment And Landscape) legislation are initiatives by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection...
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NY 17: On the Road to I-86
NY 17, known locally as Route 17, stretches across New York State and is a vital transportation corridor that connects various communities and supports...
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NJTPK-NJTA Supervising Engineer on New Jersey Now
Seven-minute video with New Jersey Turnpike Authority Supervising Engineer Lisa Navarro discussing the issues that the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension of the Turnpike is facing...
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The State of Connecticut’s Roads
Challenges and Opportunities
Connecticut's road infrastructure is a critical component of the state's transportation network, impacting daily commutes, economic activity, and overall quality of life....
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The Growth of Online Shopping and the Impact on the Logistics Industry in New Jersey
The rise of online shopping has been a major driver of the logistics industry’s growth in New Jersey over the past decade. With American...
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Flashback-When Superstorm Sandy Knocked out New Jersey’s Largest Sewage Treatment Plant
As we head into the 2024 hurricane season, it's important to remember the impact of Superstorm Sandy and how the region has tried to...
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Opinion: The Turnpike’s expansion project will keep New Jersey’s economy strong. Here’s how [NorthJersey.com]
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority plans to widen the Turnpike into Jersey City, starting with the Newark Bay Bridge, as part of an $11...
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NJ gets $72M to build flood-resilient projects [NJ Spotlight]
New Jersey will receive $72 million from a federal grant funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, part of a nationwide $575 million allocation for...
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NJ Water Bank Surpasses $1B Water Infrastructure Milestone in FY24 [New Jersey Business Magazine]
The New Jersey Water Bank, a joint venture between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, has...
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Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program [New Jersey Turnpike Authority]
The video discusses the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvement project, aiming to address traffic congestion and infrastructure issues. Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Chief of Staff to...
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Hochul visits Orange County; commits to NY-17/I-86 conversion [Mid Hudson News]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 Training Center in Orange County to observe their training programs and affirm...
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From Trails to Turnpikes: A Brief History of the Early Roads of New Jersey [Morris County Historical Society]
From the Morris County (NJ) Historical Society:
Follow along with the winding history of early roads in New Jersey in this week’s vlog. With the...
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New Jersey awarded $123.1M from bipartisan infrastructure law to replace toxic lead water lines [ROI-NJ]
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. announced $123.11 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace toxic lead service lines in New Jersey. This funding...
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New Jersey’s Portal North Bridge Marks Milestone [NJ Biz]
NJ Biz is reporting the following update of the Portal North Bridge, a key part of the Gateway Program:
**Funding for Lead Pipe Replacement**: New...
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End of $2.3 billion NJ Turnpike widening hailed [WHYY]
It's been 10 years since the completion of the New Jersey Turnpike Widening Project between Exits 6 and 9. This WHYY article is from...