AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoState Government: Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s administration nominated 130 census tracts—the federal maximum—for Opportunity Zone status, aiming to attract investment in housing, businesses and community revitalization. The administration also says permit backlogs have fallen and launched a public dashboard; Sherrill is seeking federal disaster aid for September’s nor’easter. Elections: Early voting is underway, with reports that Democrats are leading the initial surge. A Fairleigh Dickinson poll finds voters positive toward Sherrill and more negative toward President Trump. Public Safety & Consumer Affairs: The Assembly approved a bill tripling penalties for retailers who sell tobacco to people under 21, with tougher license consequences for repeat violations. New Jersey also joined a multistate suit alleging Dollar General overcharged customers, and prosecutors indicted a worker, driver and company over the North Brunswick gym chemical incident. Local Affairs: The state Supreme Court ruled for Mantoloking in a public-records dispute, while Paris Baguette opened a new café in Manalapan.
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