Union County Reports EBT Card Delays in Elizabeth as New Jersey Switches to Chips

November 5, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Union County reports EBT card delays in Elizabeth. Residents in Morris, Union and most NJ counties have until Nov. 20 to activate new cards.

New Jersey Adds College Credit to Paid Child Care Apprenticeship

November 5, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Workers who complete New Jersey’s paid child care apprenticeship can qualify for up to nine college credits at Thomas Edison State University.

November 2, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Enroll by Dec. 31 for Jan. 1 health coverage through Get Covered New Jersey, or by Jan. 31 for Feb. 1 coverage.

November 2, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Areas in Morristown, Mount Olive and Parsippany are nominated for Opportunity Zones. Federal designation is still required.

October 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

NJEDA approved about $60 million in tax credits for Amneal’s Piscataway expansion. Credits depend on investment, hiring and compliance.

October 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

NJ funding recommendations include Stokes State Forest renovations and flood buyouts. Legislative appropriations are still required.

October 26, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey’s property tax relief deadline is Nov. 2, 2026. Senior homeowners must file PAS-1; many were automatically enrolled for ANCHOR.

October 26, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

GEICO issued over $10.5 million in refunds and credits to affected NJ customers and agreed to a separate $1.2 million state penalty.

October 26, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Florham Park affordable housing applicants have until Dec. 16, 2026, to join the lottery for 30 income-restricted High Pointe condos.

October 15, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey awards $5 million to provide free health insurance enrollment assistance ahead of 2027 open of enrollment.