AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Care Policy: Gov. Mikie Sherrill launched a State Health Benefits Program Reform Working Group to tackle rising costs for state employee and retiree coverage, with unions and stakeholders set to deliver recommendations. Labor & Workplace Rules: New Jersey’s independent contractor test regulations took effect, codifying the ABC test framework that business groups say could disrupt worker classifications. Tech & Education: Kean University won a $500,000 NSF CyberAICorps grant to build CyberAI academic pathways for students entering the cyber workforce. Clean Energy: The NJBPU began searching for the next administrator for the Clean Energy Program (NJCEP), while the state also launched “Nuclear NJ,” a new website to explain nuclear energy plans and protections. Local Community Support: Project Self-Sufficiency received a $20,000 grant for its Nourish to Flourish food pantry and is also planning a Career & Health Fair Oct. 21. Public Safety/Storm Recovery: The Route 71 bridge over the Shark River reopened to boat traffic after nor’easter damage. Business/Connectivity: Greenlight Networks is investing $20M to expand fiber internet to Easton, PA and Phillipsburg, NJ.
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