AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Impact: A fire damaged an IHOP in Hasbrouck Heights during the breakfast rush; officials say it hit three alarms, shut part of Route 17, and left roof damage, with no injuries reported. Business & Jobs: PrimeSource Brands is buying Starborn Industries, a fastener and decking tools maker based in Edison, in a deal that keeps the Swedesboro operation running and doesn’t plan layoffs. Politics & Voting Rights: New Jersey’s voter-roll controversy is back in the spotlight as House Republicans probe the state after Gov. Mikie Sherrill acknowledged thousands of noncitizens were mistakenly added in 2023-24, with critics saying the disclosures won’t move the needle on election integrity efforts. State Economy & Power: PJM says 715 new generation projects totaling over 200 GW cleared the first study cycle under its reformed interconnection process, aiming to cut speculative proposals and speed up approvals. Culture: BTS’ “Arirang” stop at MetLife Stadium brought Lea Salonga and her son to the show, highlighting the concert’s global fan pull. Health & Safety: A Salem County man was sentenced to eight years for a DUI on the Atlantic City Expressway while carrying a loaded handgun.
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