Public Policy

“Who will win the race for AI dominance—and how far will they go to get there?”

There are geopolitical implications to AI

New Jersey has officially adopted updated worker classification regulations aimed at strengthening fairness, clarity, and accountability for employers and workers alike. Industry leaders say responsible contractors should not be undercut by companies that misclassify workers to avoid labor standards and obligations. The new rules take effect October 1, 2026.

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.

This Week in Policy, Energy Infrastructure & Transportation

Welcome to the first infrastructure update, a weekly newsletter highlighting infrastructure news in New Jersey and neighboring states.

SEQRA, once a pioneering environmental law, is now at the center of a debate about how the state can address its housing crisis and build for the future while protecting the environment.

Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation at the Salem Nuclear Power Plant removing a decades-old barrier that effectively blocked new nuclear development. With demand rising and energy costs climbing, state leaders are positioning New Jersey to lead the next generation of clean, carbon-free power.

"Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested on Thursday that the cost of fully complying to the state’s climate law could cost average New Yorkers up to...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ugfYxy84Gc Word cloud of frequently-used words FULL TRANSCRIPT Lieutenant Governor Caldwell.Senate President Scutari. Speaker Coughlin. Majority Leaders Ruiz Greenwald. Republican Leaders Bucco DiMaio. Members of the 222nd...