New Jersey

New Jersey says it needs more housing. The state Supreme Court just made it easier for towns to say no.

Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed the Power NJ Act, launching New Jersey's process to procure at least 1,100 megawatts of new nuclear generation. The bipartisan legislation includes safeguards to protect ratepayers while expanding reliable, around-the-clock energy generation to meet New Jersey's growing electricity demand.

A bipartisan bill sponsored by Senators Latham Tiver and Bob Smith would allow qualifying renewable energy systems on preserved farmland to provide power or heat to adjacent properties under certain conditions. The legislation passed the Senate unanimously and now heads to the Assembly, where lawmakers will continue debate on the proposal.

Data centers are a critical part of the modern economy. With access to major fiber networks, transportation infrastructure, and power resources, South Brunswick is well-positioned to benefit from this rapidly expanding sector.

Data centers have become one of the most debated forms of development in America.

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.

Before most people finish their morning coffee, they've already relied on a data center dozens of times. Every text message, streamed song, online purchase and bank transaction depends on a network of facilities working behind the scenes.