AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoBusiness Climate: After New Jersey received poor marks for its business environment, Gov. Mikie Sherrill launched an economic development strategy and signed an executive order aimed at making the state more business-friendly. Historic Appointment: Nigerian-born Shirley Emehelu was sworn in as New Jersey’s first immigrant lieutenant governor; she will also serve as secretary of state. Energy Costs: The state Board of Public Utilities is moving to pay residents and businesses that help support the electric grid. Domestic Violence Protections: Sherrill signed a bill requiring faster responses to warrants in domestic violence cases. Election Fallout: Cory Booker won about 62% of the vote and carried 36 of New Jersey’s 40 legislative districts, giving Democrats a strong signal ahead of next year’s state legislative races. South Jersey Development: Construction is underway on The Apex, a planned 3.7-million-square-foot logistics campus in Logan Township.
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