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
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...
Policy
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...
Energy
Energy Security and Affordability Act
The "Energy Security and Affordability Act" (Bill S2839), introduced in the NJ Senate March 2024, aims to reshape New Jersey's energy planning by mandating...
Infrastructure Funding
EVs tear up N.J. roads. They should pay their fair share to fix them | Opinion [NJ.com]
In this Matthew Hale op-ed published in NJ.com, Hale argues for a more equitable distribution of infrastructure funding responsibilities between EV and gas-powered vehicle...
Data Centers
Generative AI’s environmental costs are soaring — and mostly secret [Nature]
Key points from this article:
Environmental Impact: Generative AI systems require vast amounts of energy and water. For instance, training models like GPT-4 has led...
Infrastructure Funding
1-out-of-5 New Jersey bridges need repairs with hundreds rated ‘structurally deficient’ [NorthJersey.com]
This article from Debbie Waldyer at NorthJersey.com makes some important points about the state of bridges in New Jersey:
New Jersey has nearly 7,000...
Policy
Inside New York’s $16BN New Mega-Railway [The Impossible Build]
New York is in desperate need of the Gateway Program. A transport project that will drastically reduce congestion and travel time. Construction is underway...
Energy
The Truth About Online Shopping and Its Environmental Impact [Earth.org]
This article from Earth.org discusses the environmental impact of online shopping:Modern Consumerism: The rise of digitalisation and innovative technologies has transformed shopping habits, leading to a significant...
Infrastructure Funding
Infrastructure Investment: How is NJ Benefiting So Far? [New Jersey Business Monthly]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed by Congress in 2021, is underway as projects to build roads, bridges, rail systems, and tackle...
Energy
NJ wants 100% new electric car sales by 2035. We’ll need a lot more chargers, and fast [Asbury Park Press]
This article from the Asbury Park Press makes the following pointsNew Jersey is working to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to meet...