AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHudson Transit Planning: A new NJ study is laying groundwork for bus rapid transit in Hudson County along John F. Kennedy Boulevard, with ideas like dedicated lanes, transit signal priority, better stops, and off-board fare collection. Port Security: U.S. Customs says it stopped more than 600 stolen cars from being shipped overseas through the Port of New York and New Jersey, including at Newark’s Port—keeping tens of millions in stolen property from leaving. Food Supply & Competition: Lawmakers and independent restaurants are urging the FTC to scrutinize Sysco’s proposed $29.1B acquisition of Restaurant Depot. Cost of Living: A new report says inflation is hitting New Jerseyans harder than the ANCHOR rebate check. School Finance Fight: Newark Public Schools says a state audit found “nothing,” while auditors flagged excess aid, questionable spending, and referred matters to the Criminal Justice division. Energy Policy: Gov. Mikie Sherrill launched a Nuclear Task Force and a new “Nuclear NJ” website to pursue next-generation nuclear power. Public Safety & Politics: NJ’s lieutenant governor resigned after a sexual harassment and ethics investigation, and a Rutgers poll finds Sherrill’s approval holding steady. Elections Watch: NJ released midterm voter registration data showing more socialists than Republicans registered over the past month. Data Center Pressure: A report says a Vineland data center ran dozens of unpermitted gas generators for nearly a year, emitting large amounts of pollution.
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