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Offshore wind energy plans advance in New Jersey amid opposition
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Two major offshore wind power projects are taking steps forward in New Jersey as the owners of one project agreed to bring the federal government in on their environmental monitoring plans at an earlier stage than has ever been done, and federal regulators said plans...
There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway
NEW YORK (AP) — As Americans fend off a late summer COVID-19 spike and prepare for a fresh vaccine rollout, Republicans are raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are next. It's been a favorite topic among some of the GOP's top presidential...
New Jersey leaders agree with U.S. that veterans homes need to be fixed, but how isn't clear
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's leaders appear to agree with Justice Department findings that state-run veterans homes failed residents during COVID-19 and continue to violate their constitutional rights, but there's little clarity on how exactly they'll address the issues. The...
Tahesha Way sworn in as New Jersey's lieutenant governor after death of Sheila Oliver
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy named Secretary of State Tahesha Way to be the state's next lieutenant governor, a month after Sheila Oliver died after a short hospitalization. Way's appointment takes effect immediately because the state constitution doesn't...
New Jersey failed veterans in state-run homes hit by dozens of COVID-19 deaths, federal report says
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Widespread dysfunction at two of New Jersey's state-run veterans homes left them unprepared to protect residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and still persists, a scathing report by the U.S Justice Department found Thursday. The 43-page document paints a...
Joseph Fiordaliso, who championed clean energy as head of New Jersey utilities board, dies at 78
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Joseph Fiordaliso, who was implementing one of the country's most aggressive clean energy programs as head of New Jersey's state utilities regulation board, has died. He was 78. The governor's office said Thursday that Fiordaliso died Wednesday. It didn't...
New Jersey gets $425M in federal transit funds for train and bus projects
LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey is getting an additional $425 million in transportation funds from the federal government, and plans to use it on projects including rail and bus facility upgrades. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that the Federal Highway Administration has...
New Jersey gas tax to increase by about a penny per gallon starting Oct. 1
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey will raise its gasoline tax by about a penny per gallon next month, Gov. Phil Murphy's administration said Friday. The roughly 2% increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years. The tax rate combines two different...
Orsted delays 1st New Jersey wind farm until 2026; not ready to 'walk away' from project
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — Orsted, the global wind energy developer, says its first offshore wind farm in New Jersey will be delayed until 2026 due to supply chain issues, higher interest rates, and a failure so far to garner enough tax credits from the federal government. The Danish...
New Jersey to require free period products in schools for grades 6 through 12
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey will require school districts to offer free menstrual products for grades six through 12 under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy signed Wednesday. Murphy, a Democrat, said in a statement that the measure is aimed at promoting equity “at every level” in...
