Data Centers Are Driving Up the Part of Your Electric Bill New Jersey Cannot Control August 17, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey electric bills rise as data centers drive demand, while power plant standby charges make up 15% to 20% of a typical bill.
New Jersey Bans Grocery Surveillance Pricing July 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey bans surveillance pricing for groceries and pauses new digital shelf labels under the Fair Price Protection Act.
NJ Treasury Warns $1.5B Budget Gap Still Looms May 19, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey raised revenue forecasts for 2026 and 2027, but officials warn a $1.5B budget gap and rising health costs remain.
Treasury Mails Second Stay NJ Checks to Seniors: Average Payments Reach $645 May 19, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey mails second Stay NJ checks averaging $645 to eligible seniors as applications open for 2025 property tax relief benefits.
NJ Warns Medicaid and SNAP Changes Could Cut Benefits for Thousands May 6, 2026 by Eric Blair NJ warns that federal Medicaid and SNAP changes could reduce coverage, increase costs, and affect food assistance for thousands of residents.
New Jersey Seeks Delay of Federal SNAP Cost Shifts Tied to Error Rates May 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Federal SNAP policy could shift millions in food assistance costs to New Jersey, raising concerns for counties and vulnerable residents.
Sherrill Orders Statewide Housing Review as New Jersey Faces High Housing Costs April 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Gov. Sherrill orders a statewide housing review as New Jersey confronts rising housing costs, affordability challenges, public land development, and housing policy reforms for 2025–2035.
New Jersey Opens Door to Nuclear Power With New Law April 28, 2026April 16, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. The state has changed a long-standing rule that had effectively blocked new nuclear construction.
