Q&A with Tim Judson: Why New Jersey’s nuclear energy revival could prove costly The longtime anti-nuclear advocate warns that subsidies, unresolved waste storage, and cheaper alternatives undermine the case for new reactors in New Jersey.

Q&A with Tim Judson: Why New Jersey’s nuclear energy revival could prove costly

The longtime anti-nuclear advocate warns that subsidies, unresolved waste storage, and cheaper alternatives undermine the case for new reactors in New Jersey.

At last... What is it about plastic grass?
D'ya hear me Red Bank NJ?
Count Basie Field...I've been telling them for years. Environment, groundwater quality, microplastic and petrochemical run-off, injuries are all built in benefits.
Have they seen the cloud of stuff kicked up when the kids play?
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Why grass is greener for the environment and the state budget Plastic fields cost more over time and carry environmental risks.

Why grass is greener for the environment and the state budget

pushed by Senate President Nick Scutari, who represents a very flood-prone district (my district!) where flash floods routinely come with a death toll

New Jersey lawmakers plan to rollback key flood protections on Earth Day The rollback favors developers and would weaken protections as New Jersey faces rising flood threats.

New Jersey lawmakers plan to rollback key flood protections on Earth Day

New Jersey broke its promise to the Highlands A region vital to drinking water, open space, and local communities still awaits the full protections and funding promised under the Highlands Act

New Jersey broke its promise to the Highlands

Environmental advocates urge judge to halt Roxbury detention project Filing cites pollution, sewage, and traffic concerns in protected Highlands region

Environmental advocates urge judge to halt Roxbury detention project

Appeals court grants new trial in 2017 Passaic drive-by shooting case Judges find serious problems with police questioning of teen defendant

Appeals court grants new trial in 2017 Passaic drive-by shooting case

Holtec gets a seat at the table in Trenton as New Jersey bets on nuclear power Camden company once investigated by the state emerges as key player in Sherrill’s atomic energy push

Holtec gets a seat at the table in Trenton as New Jersey bets on nuclear power

🚨 Euphoria in Budapest!

Tens of thousands of people are flooding the streets to celebrate the opposition’s stunning victory. The scenes in the metro are absolutely incredible.

What a night! 🇭🇺✨

New Jersey lawmaker proposes public database of extremist groups Measure would catalog groups’ activities, membership, recruiting tactics, and criminal ties

New Jersey lawmaker proposes public database of extremist groups

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Bill targeting scrapyard pollution stalls in New Jersey Legislature Measure aimed at protecting urban neighborhoods has failed to advance in the Senate

Bill targeting scrapyard pollution stalls in New Jersey Legislature

New Jersey officials seek injunction to halt planned ICE detention camp in Roxbury The filing argues the proposed warehouse conversion would overwhelm local infrastructure and bypass required reviews.

New Jersey officials seek injunction to halt planned ICE detention camp in Roxbury

Signing away the future: How bill S-3870 puts New Jersey on a dangerous energy path                           It's bad for ratepayers and the environment.

Signing away the future: How bill S-3870 puts New Jersey on a dangerous energy path                          

@katiebrennan.bsky.social Is local news funding something that could get proposed in the budget?

New Jersey cannot afford to deepen its news deserts State's public funding of local news, lifted up as a model in the nation, should be restored

New Jersey cannot afford to deepen its news deserts

Fewer people released from New Jersey prisons are returning, report says Reconvictions fall as technical parole violations drive most returns to custody

Fewer people released from New Jersey prisons are returning, report says

Reconvictions fall as technical parole violations drive most returns to custody

GOP state senator proposes database of undocumented immigrants charged with crimes Immigration advocates warn bill could deepen fear and erode trust in law enforcement

GOP state senator proposes database of undocumented immigrants charged with crimes

They should care. Has it been reported to them in this particular case?

Civil rights groups urge appeals court to dismiss charges against McIver over Delaney Hall oversight visit Amicus brief filed in Third Circuit argues that the prosecution threatens congressional oversight and separation of powers

Civil rights groups urge appeals court to dismiss charges against McIver over Delaney Hall oversight visit

Governor to move into Drumthwacket mansion in Princeton full-time The move will happen this summer.

Governor to move into Drumthwacket mansion in Princeton full-time

New Jersey attorney general joins lawsuit challenging EPA rollback of mercury emissions limits Multistate coalition sues U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over Trump administration’s repeal of toxic power plant pollution standards

New Jersey attorney general joins lawsuit challenging EPA rollback of mercury emissions limits

New bill would bar public funding for ICE detention centers in NJ Measure would block state and local tax dollars from supporting detention sites

New bill would bar public funding for ICE detention centers in NJ

Meanwhile in Red Bank NJ, the mayor+council once again fail to protect the waterfront...

Fantastic reporting from @jeffpillets22f.bsky.social on the mess in the shadow of a Bayonne junkyard. This company is rightfully scrutinized for its operation in Camden, but the other locations have issues too

Budget hearings started today - legislators Sarlo ,Burz ,Smith ,Ruiz, Pintor, Marin, Greenwald.