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New Jersey
Economy
Sherrill signs nuclear reform law at Salem, positioning state for clean‑energy renaissance [BINJE]
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.
Environment
Moss Landing, California’s toxic legacy and what New Jersey must learn
A year after the Moss Landing battery fire, the environmental and human impacts are still unfolding in California. As NJ moves towards similar battery storage at scale, what lessons can be learned from the infamous fire?
Economy
Historic building collapses in Trenton, demolition now unavoidable [nj.com]
A historic building in Trenton collapsed. Officials say the structure had deteriorated beyond repair, raising broader concerns about aging infrastructure and preservation across New Jersey.
Public Transit
A Brief History of NJ Transit: Part III – Pandemic to the Future
NJ TRANSIT’s history is a cautionary tale of how short-term fixes and political avoidance can undermine even the most vital public institutions.
Public Transit
A Brief History of NJ Transit: Part II – Critical Infrastructure in Perpetual Crisis
Part II of a deep dive in the origins, successes, and challenges of the largest statewide public transportation system in the nation
Economy
The New Jersey Turnpike was meant to be free. So what happened?
The New Jersey Turnpike was meant to be free. When it opened in the 1950s, tolls were sold as temporary. Drivers would pay until construction bonds were paid off. Then the booths would come down. That never happened. Here’s why.
Environment
Faces of the Environment: Mike Martucci, EPA Region 2 Administrator
Martucci steps into the role with a blend of political experience, business leadership, and agricultural stewardship that shaped both expectations and skepticism.
Public Transit
A Brief History of NJ Transit: Part I – Origin Story and Seeds of Doubt
For nearly half a century, NJ Transit has been dogged by a recurring pattern of fiscal instability—short-term fixes, capital-to-operating transfers, mounting debt, and deferred maintenance. How did we get here? Where are we going? Part 1.


