AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoState Government: Gov. Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey has cut several permit backlogs, including 74% for wetlands reviews, and launched a public dashboard to track applications. Campaign Safety: A new law lets candidates use campaign funds for security measures such as cameras and guards, but not firearms or home improvements. Data Centers: A Stockton poll finds 65% of voters oppose data centers in their hometowns; 52% oppose them statewide. Business: Morristown-based Valley National plans to buy small-business banking firm Bluevine for $340 million, bringing in $2.1 billion in deposits and 175,000 clients. Consumer Affairs: New Jersey joined a 20-state lawsuit accusing Dollar General of overcharging customers; the state also ordered GEICO to refund policyholders $10.5 million. Courts: The state Supreme Court admonished an East Orange municipal judge over wearing a Palestinian flag cap and keffiyeh to a judicial conference. Health: Newark Cardinal Joseph Tobin is scheduled for surgery to remove a kidney mass; doctors say it appears confined to the kidney.
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