AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoWorkplace AI & labor protections: New Jersey lawmakers and the AFL-CIO are pushing the FAIR Act, a bill aimed at protecting workers as AI reshapes jobs, with Trenton framing it as a balance between job security and the realities of new technology. Campaign security funding: The NJ Assembly approved a measure letting candidates use campaign donations for security guards and equipment tied to real threats, as political violence and threats against officeholders rise. Energy bills held steady: The state Board of Public Utilities voted to keep electricity rates roughly level while trimming gas bills, a move tied to Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s earlier energy-cost efforts. Politics watch: Assembly Minority Whip Brian Bergen says he’s considering a 2029 run for governor, citing Sherrill’s first-year controversies and transparency concerns. Jersey City giving: The LeFrak-Simon partnership expanded a 40th anniversary grant push, awarding $2 million to 40 Jersey City nonprofits and committing $1 million annually for five more years. Wildwood storm impacts: A nor’easter threatens parts of Wildwood’s weekend events, including postponing a monster truck show and canceling at least one celebration.
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