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The basics: Gov. Sherrill outlined $60.7B FY 2027 budget, emphasizing affordability, transparency, cutting structural deficit Key points include investments in schools, pension funding, property tax relief, small business support Democratic lawmakers prais pension payments, school funding, collaboration with governor Republicans criticize new spending, tax changes, potential impacts on seniors — call for deeper structural [...]

The basics: Goya’s Flag Cities 2026 will host 5 fan fests across North Jersey around FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Newark (June 24), Jersey City (June 12) join Secaucus, Overpeck Park, East Rutherford/Rutherford on festival schedule Events include live match broadcasts, international cuisine, beverage gardens, music, kids’ zones, cultural activations, soccer-themed activities Supporting [...]

RIPCO Real Estate will lease space in a new retail strip rising at the grocery-anchored Wiebel Plaza in Sussex County. RoNetco Supermarkets Inc. tapped the firm to exclusively market the addition at the 104,190-square-foot property located at 1 Wiebel Plaza at Route 23 in Wantage Township/Sussex Borough. According to the March 10 [...]

The basics: Wonder, Grubhub will pilot NJ’s first drone food delivery in Green Brook starting March 18 Drone delivery available for orders within 2.5-mile radius, with average arrival in about 4 minutes Program powered by FAA Part 135-certified autonomous delivery company Dexa After 3-month pilot, companies will evaluate expanding drone delivery to other local [...]

Drexel University and Cooper University Health Care are expanding access to careers in nursing.  The organizations announced a new strategic workforce collaboration March 3. The initiative offers incentives to Cooper Health employees as well as nursing students at the Philadelphia university.  For professionals:  Through the arrangement, Cooper Health employees can access Drexel’s nursing certificate and [...]

The basics: A Garden State Initiative report finds New Jersey budget earmarks totaled $2.1 billion between FY2024 and FY2026. The number of earmark recipients rose 450% in two years, from 101 to 462 entities. More than $860 million in FY2026 discretionary spending not requested by the governor Researchers call for greater transparency, competitive bidding [...]

The basics: 14 NJ hospitals, 3 affiliated facilities earn 2026 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award Honors place recipients among the top 10% of US hospitals for safety Rankings evaluate preventable complications, adverse events Patients at award-winning hospitals saw significantly lower safety risks Healthgrades announced the recipients of the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award March 10. [...]

The basics: Construction on Hudson Tunnel Project resumes after release of about $235M in federal funding, restoring nearly 1,000 jobs Gateway Development Commission warns work could halt again within two to three months if funding disbursements stop Major contracts for Hudson River Tunnel, New Jersey Surface Alignment remain on hold pending full funding [...]

The basics: Business groups praised Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s proposed $60.7B New Jersey budget for spending cuts,  infrastructure investment, permitting reforms Several organizations raised concerns about corporate tax changes, a proposed employer Medicaid assessment Policy advocates applauded proposals to close corporate tax loopholes, expand support for working families FY 2027 budget proposal begins months-long legislative process [...]

The basics: ER orders for Tylenol among pregnant patients fell 10% after Trump’s Sept. 2025 remarks Harvard and Brown researchers analyzed 294 million patient records across 1,600 hospitals Experts emphasize no proven link between acetaminophen in pregnancy and autism Kenvue, NJ health groups stress science-based guidance for expecting mothers New Jersey’s pharmaceutical industry is weighing [...]