Is Phil Murphy profiting from the offshore wind industry?
Trenton, NJ – Rumors circulating on social media claim that Governor Phil Murphy, a former Goldman Sachs executive, is personally profiting from New Jersey’s booming …
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Maryland gaming industry delivers $1.589 billion to state programs in fiscal year 2025
Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Lottery, casinos, sportsbooks, and daily fantasy sports operators contributed a combined $1.589 billion to state programs and services during Fiscal …
Phil Murphy Just Ended Taxpayer Subsidies for Declining Newspaper Industry
In a decisive move that reflects the realities of a rapidly evolving media landscape, New Jersey has taken a historic step by ending the long-standing …
Republican lawmakers introduce $500M plan to boost New Jersey manufacturing industry
TRENTON, N.J. — New bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Senators Michael Testa (R-1) and Linda Greenstein (D-14) would establish a $500 million incentive program …
Trump-era surge drives trillions in new U.S. industry investments
Since the beginning of President Donald J. Trump’s second term, an unprecedented wave of private investment announcements has poured into American manufacturing, research, and innovation, …
NGO Funding Phil Murphy’s Global Travel is Also Promoting New Jersey Abortion Industry and Tourism
AUSTIN, TX — New Jersey has launched a bold new campaign aimed at attracting medical professionals from Texas by highlighting the Garden State’s reproductive rights …
‘Drowning in red tape’ Fishermen urge Elon Musk, DOGE to reform NOAA and save collapsing industry
MONTAUK, NY — A coalition of New England fishermen is calling on Elon Musk and the decentralized watchdog group DOGE to intervene in what it …
Ice-T Enters the Cannabis Industry with New Dispensary in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ – Pioneering rapper and beloved actor Ice-T is making a bold move into the cannabis business with the opening of his new …
It’s Going Down! Trump’s Yelling Timber to Expand Logging Industry
WASHINGTON — President Biden issued an executive order Friday aimed at increasing domestic timber production, citing economic and national security concerns tied to reliance on …
Court Dismisses Phil Murphy’s Blockbuster Lawsuit Blaming Oil Industry for Climate Change
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey court dismissed the state’s lawsuit against major oil companies for their alleged climate change role, delivering a setback to …
New Jersey Bars and Restaurants are Gun Free Zones, Except for Police, ABC Reminds Industry
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued a notice clarifying the state’s laws regarding firearms in bars and restaurants, …
New Jersey Edges Closer to Ending Taxpayer Funded Life Support for Dying Print Newspaper Industry
TRENTON, N.J. — When is the last time you held a physical newspaper? Probably not in a few years. Newspapers in New Jersey are in …
Phil Murphy Remains Committed to 2035 Gas Car Ban in New Jersey Despite Industry Setbacks
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is doubling down on his push for a 2035 ban on the sale of new gasoline-powered cars, even as the …
New Jersey seeking climate reparations from fossil fuel industry
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly proposed bill, titled the “Climate Superfund Act,” has been introduced to the New Jersey Legislature, aiming to hold fossil fuel …
Harris Parrots Trump’s No Tax on Tips Policy After Supporting IRS Shakedown of Hospitality Industry a Year Ago
In a surprising twist, Vice President Kamala Harris recently pledged to eliminate taxes on tips for service workers—a stance that mirrors a proposal former President …
Maryland Celebrates New Billion Dollar Marijuana Industry
Record-Breaking Cannabis Sales in Maryland Surpass $1.1 Billion in First Year ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore revealed today that Maryland’s medical and adult-use cannabis …
New Jersey’s Gas-Powered Car Ban Facing Stiff Criticism and Industry Problems
TRENTON, NJ— Governor Phil Murphy’s recent announcement to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 has ignited a firestorm of criticism from various …
New Jersey Newspaper Cuts Weather Team as Industry Downsizing Continues
NEW JERSEY—As the legacy newspaper industry continues to struggle, meteorologist Joe Martucci says another round of layoffs in New Jersey has signaled the end of …
The Oil And Gas Industry Might Be What’s Keeping Biden’s Economy Humming On Paper Despite ‘Regulatory Assault’
Oil and gas production is stubbornly hanging on as a key source of economic growth amid a “regulatory assault” from the Biden administration that seeks …
‘Huge Step Back’: Dem Rep Slams Biden Admin For Climate Decision Strangling Oil Industry
The Biden administration just announced sweeping moves to limit fossil fuel development in energy-rich Alaska, and Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola isn’t happy about it. The …
Biden’s New Emissions Regulations Could Reduce Auto Industry Jobs. Rust Belt Dems Are Backing Them Anyway
Several Democratic lawmakers from manufacturing-intensive Midwestern states are backing new regulations by the Biden administration restricting vehicle emissions, which experts say could dramatically reduce the …
This Union Is Plotting To Take Over The Auto Industry. Can It Be Done?
This Union Is Plotting To Take Over The Auto Industry. Can It Be Done? Will Kessler on March 24, 2024 After recent wins, the United …
US climate rule will boost sustainable accounting industry
By Ross Kerber (Reuters) – New U.S. climate-disclosure regulations should boost demand for services of the Big Four accounting firms and more specialized reviewers, and …
Clamming on Sundays? New Legislative Proposals Aim to Enhance Shellfish Industry Efficiency
TRENTON, NJ — In a notable legislative session for 2024 – 2025, a series of recommendations have been put forward to streamline the permitting process …
Your Jeans Could Be Funding The Abortion Industry
Your Jeans Could Be Funding The Abortion Industry Robert Schmad on March 6, 2024 The Levi Strauss Foundation, which is wholly funded by the clothing …
Major Auto Union Announces $40 Million Push To Unionize Industry
Major Auto Union Announces $40 Million Push To Unionize Industry Will Kessler on February 21, 2024 The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced on Wednesday that …
Major Industry Group Hits Biden Admin With Legal Challenge Over Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Schedule
Major Industry Group Hits Biden Admin With Legal Challenge Over Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Schedule Nick Pope on February 12, 2024 The American Petroleum …
Dems Mum On Biden’s Newest Air Quality Regulation Threatening Industry In Their States
Dems Mum On Biden’s Newest Air Quality Regulation Threatening Industry In Their States Nick Pope on February 11, 2024 A bevy of Democratic senators and …
Europe Wanted Cheap Solar Panels. Now China Is About To Totally Take Over The Industry
Europe Wanted Cheap Solar Panels. Now China Is About To Totally Take Over The Industry Nick Pope on February 6, 2024 Chinese manufacturers may soon …
These Fantastic Local Breweries Are Keeping New Jersey’s Craft Beer Industry In the Game
New Jersey’s beer brewing history is rich and diverse, with a landscape dotted by breweries that have garnered acclaim and a dedicated following. From coastal …
Industry pain abounds as electric car demand hits slowdown
By Nick Carey and Joseph White (Reuters) – While automakers and suppliers are betting big on future demand for electric vehicles, a near-term global slowdown …
New Jersey’s Volatile Craft Brewing Industry Suffers Another Casualty
Bergen County Brewery, The Alementary, to Close Despite Relaxed State Laws Hackensack, NJ – The Alementary, a well-regarded craft brewery in Bergen County, has announced …
German car sales to lag global recovery, industry warns
BERLIN (Reuters) – German car sales are lagging the recovery in the global passenger car market, with 2024 sales expected to be 25% below pre-pandemic …
New Jersey Congressmen Slam Offshore Wind As Murphy Pushes Forward
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A recent hearing on offshore wind projects, attended by Atlantic Coast lawmakers, has sparked intense debate over the impact of these …
Salesforce laying off 700 workers in latest tech industry downsizing – WSJ
(Reuters) -Salesforce is laying off about 700 employees, or roughly 1% of its global workforce, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, in the latest …
Italy industry minister has no bad-loan proposal in the offing
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s industry minister, Adolfo Urso, has no plans to promote measures to help borrowers in arrears and would rather leave the matter …
Aviation industry needs to refocus, says Wizz Air CEO
By Joanna Plucinska LONDON (Reuters) – The airline industry will have to put quality at the forefront and refocus in the wake of an incident …
Tin shackled by surplus, but green industry demand poised to mop up supplies
By Pratima Desai LONDON (Reuters) – The potential for a build-up of tin supplies this year is likely to put pressure on prices, but accelerating …
Lula upset by lack of clear goals in Brazil’s new industry plan, sources say
By Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was displeased by a new industrial development plan announced on Monday by …
Seafarers’ safety must be enhanced in Red Sea, shipping industry says
By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) – Countries in the Red Sea region need to enhance security to protect seafarers at risk as attacks on merchant …
Global tobacco use tumbles despite industry lobbying: WHO
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – Global tobacco use has tumbled in a generation with one in five people smoking versus one in three in …
DAVID BLACKMON: The EV Industry Had A No Good, Terrible, Very Bad Week
DAVID BLACKMON: The EV Industry Had A No Good, Terrible, Very Bad Week David Blackmon on January 14, 2024 This has been quite a week …
Airbus CEO says jet industry needs more capacity
PARIS (Reuters) – Aerospace is hiring more workers and expanding capacity to secure its production plans as demand returns to pre-COVID levels, Airbus CEO Guillaume …
New Jersey Hoping to Boost Craft Beer Industry with the Jersey Brew Trail
The Garden State is enhancing its craft beer scene with the introduction of the Jersey Brew Trail, a new initiative aimed at promoting nearly 50 …
China 2023 vehicle sales rise 12% – industry association
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s 2023 vehicle sales rose 12% year-on-year to 30.1 million vehicles, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said on Thursday. Vehicle …
VW, Toyota saw China market share shrink in 2023: industry association
By Qiaoyi Li and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) – Volkswagen Group and Toyota Motor saw their share of the world’s largest auto market shrink last …
New Jersey Governor Full Steam Ahead on Wind Farms Amid Crippling Industry Crisis
Setbacks in Offshore Wind Energy Projects in New Jersey and New York TRENTON, NJ, — The offshore wind energy sector in New Jersey and New …
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy notes signs of ‘slowdown’ in Russian military plans, industry
(Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukraine was receiving signals that Russia’s military planning and activity were slowing. Zelenskiy, in his nightly …
‘Big Trouble’: Here’s How Newsom’s California Is Killing The American Auto Industry
‘Big Trouble’: Here’s How Newsom’s California Is Killing The American Auto Industry Will Kessler on December 14, 2023 Stellantis plans to lay off thousands of …
EU risks losing ground in EVs without strong industry strategy – ACEA
BERLIN (Reuters) – Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) sector risks falling behind without a robust EU industrial strategy, autos group ACEA said on Thursday citing new …