Ocean County to vote today on $16M in capital pet projects with no funds for homelessness response they created
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote today on over $16 million in capital improvement ordinances, funding a range of infrastructure projects across the county.…
Toms River candidate Anthony Ricotta backed by developers and PACs tied to downtown projects, filings show
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Campaign finance reports filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) show that Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta has received the bulk of his campaign…
The projects have never looked so good: New Jersey afforable housing complex announces lottery
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — The projects in New Jersey have never looked so good. New taxpayer subsidized affordable housing units are coming to the market in Parspippany. Eighteen newly constructed affordable rental apartments…
Jackson Township to approve multiple roadway safety projects
The Jackson Township, in its effort to focus on traffic and pedestrian safety improvements along busy roads, is making good on its promise to make the township safe. This week, the township…
Murphy backs nuclear energy as state pivots from failed wind projects
Governor. Phil Murphy formally endorsed expanding New Jersey’s nuclear power capacity this week, marking a public pivot toward atomic energy after setbacks in offshore wind development and growing regional energy demands. The…
New Jersey sues Trump admin over halting off failed offshore wind projects
TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, challenging its…
Justice Department wins legal battles to greenlight timber projects in three states
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has prevailed in three key environmental lawsuits, clearing the way for forest restoration and timber harvesting projects in Montana, Idaho, and California. The department’s…
New Jersey Senator Opposes D.O.G.E’s US AID Cuts to Questionable NGO’s and Radical Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim questioned the Trump administration’s decision to cancel a majority of U.S. foreign aid programs, demanding transparency on the reasoning behind the cuts. The junior…
New Jersey Seeks to Punish Towns for Not Building Massive Urban Housing Projects by Denying State Funds
TRENTON, N.J. — If your town is fighting the state of New Jersey over their affordable housing mandate, Trenton is ready to punish your community. The state has drafted legislation that will…
New Jersey Forcing Small Towns to Build Massive Low Income Housing Projects, While Giving Cities a Pass
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is forcing rural and suburban towns to build high-density development to accommodate a housing crisis, caused in part by the influx of hundreds of thousands of illegal…
The Bazaar Fall Festival Returns to Whitechapel Projects for a Day of Festive Fun
LONG BRANCH, NJ – On Sunday, October 27, The Bazaar’s Annual Fall Festival at Whitechapel Projects promises an afternoon packed with activities, shopping, and entertainment. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., guests…
New coalition of municipalities opposes New Jersey’s offshore wind projects
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A coalition of more than 40 municipalities and organizations across New Jersey has formed to oppose the state’s large-scale offshore wind energy projects, citing concerns over rising…
New Jersey Congressman: I’ve Never Seen Projects So Bad as Offshore Wind Farms
The battle over offshore wind projects along the Atlantic Coast is heating up, and New Jersey’s own Rep. Jeff Van Drew is leading the charge against them. Fresh off a hearing in…
Subsidized Housing Projects in New York City Repurposed for Immigrant Housing
NEW YORK, NY — New Yorkers are reported that subsidized housing projects in New York City originally intended for local families in need have been repurposed to house immigrants exclusively. This policy…
Two More Offshore Wind Energy Projects Approved for New Jersey Coastline
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has expressed its strong approval following the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) Record of Decision for the Atlantic…
Bidders on New Jersey Construction Projects Could Soon Be Forced to Disclose Financing Publicly
New Jersey Bill S3481 to Mandate Disclosure of Construction Project Financing TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to increase transparency in government contracting, a new bill proposed in the New Jersey Senate…
‘Virtually Impossible’: Chuck Schumer Shoots Down Efforts To Streamline Permitting Process For Key Energy Projects
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer effectively declared major permitting reform dead on Monday, Politico reported. It will be “virtually impossible” to reach a bipartisan permitting reform deal in the near future, Schumer…
Rising Costs Sink New York Ocean Wind Projects, Is New Jersey Next?
TRENTON, NJ – This week, rising costs sunk three offshore wind farm projects in New York State. After a tumultuous year on the other side of the river, New Jersey lost two…
3 Blue State Offshore Wind Projects Scrapped In Blow To Biden’s Green Agenda
Three New York offshore wind projects were canceled Friday in the latest sign of trouble for the stumbling industry and President Joe Biden’s green energy agenda, according to Politico. The New York…
Native American Group Slams Biden Admin’s Move To Limit New Oil Projects In Alaska
The Biden administration defended its recent restrictions on new Alaskan oil projects by saying the move would protect Native Americans, but the natives living in the region say they were largely ignored…
Jackson Township Announces Road Paving Projects
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the Township Council have approved a series of road paving projects and awarded contracts to start the process. Additionally, Township Business Administrator Terrance Wall…