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New Jersey started 2026 with a much-needed employment boost, adding 6,000 jobs in January while the unemployment rate fell to 5.2%. Private sector growth is leading the charge, with professional services, healthcare, and construction creating thousands of new opportunities for Garden State workers.
A solar-powered floating observatory has returned to life three miles off the Jersey Shore, opening new doors for ocean research, student training, and sustainable technology development. The collaboration between universities and state agencies positions New Jersey as a leader in marine innovation.
A Temple University researcher discovered a wildflower species that exists nowhere else on Earth, hiding in plain sight in New Jersey's Pine Barrens for thousands of years. The finding could secure new protections for the rare plant.
California's Jobs First initiative has generated over 61,000 new jobs across the state with $1.6 billion in regional investments. The program tailors job creation strategies to each area's unique industries, from medtech to manufacturing.
New Jersey startups backed by CSIT have raised over half a billion dollars and created nearly 1,800 new jobs. The investment surge signals a tech boom taking root in the Garden State.
New Jersey's new governor signed two executive orders on her first day to freeze electricity rates and fast-track massive solar and battery storage expansion. The state aims to add 3 gigawatts of solar capacity and hundreds of megawatts of battery storage within months.
Middlesex, New Jersey residents can now slash their electricity bills by nearly half without installing a single solar panel. A new community solar partnership lets renters and homeowners alike tap into clean energy with zero upfront costs.
New Jersey just made it easier for legal cannabis businesses to grow, with $5 million in grants still available to help small companies cover compliance costs. Licensed operators can get up to $75,000 to reimburse expenses tied to meeting state regulations.
A new $53 million museum celebrating Bruce Springsteen and American music history opens Saturday in Long Branch, New Jersey, where The Boss was born. The center features rare artifacts from music legends and tells the story of protest through song.
A New Jersey state employee just cracked the top five all-time Jeopardy! winning streaks, racking up over $700,000 in 25 consecutive victories. Jamie Ding is now chasing down legends like James Holzhauer with no signs of slowing down.
New Zealand just signed a historic trade deal with India that could double exports in 10 years and create thousands of jobs. The agreement opens access to 1.4 billion potential customers, slashing tariffs on everything from honey to wine.
New Jersey's innovation programs turned $25 million in grants into over half a billion dollars in private investment and nearly 1,800 new jobs. Early-stage startups in clean energy, AI, and biotech are now thriving in the Garden State thanks to strategic public support.
A Dayton manufacturing company is investing in a new missile component facility that will bring 50 well-paying jobs to the community by 2031. The expansion will generate $3.5 million in annual payroll while strengthening the region's defense industry presence.
New Jersey just became the tenth state to let residents plug in small solar panels without permits or utility approval, opening clean energy access to hundreds of thousands who couldn't go solar before. The bill passed with zero opposing votes and support from up to 82% of voters.
New Jersey just made it easier to say no to unnecessary plastic forks and ketchup packets. Starting August, restaurants will only give you single-use items when you actually ask for them.
New Jersey's drinking water just got dramatically safer. A Rutgers study found that toxic "forever chemicals" dropped by half thanks to the state's groundbreaking regulations.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is tackling sky-high electricity costs while protecting the state's green energy future. Her solution uses existing clean energy funds to give residents immediate bill relief without abandoning long-term climate goals.
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A space rock that crashed through a bedroom ceiling in New Jersey last year turned out to be one of the rarest meteorites ever found on Earth. Scientists just discovered it contains amino acids and evidence of ancient salty water from the dawn of our solar system.
Governor Mikie Sherrill just signed a law making it easier for battery storage projects to join New Jersey's clean energy grid. The move could lower utility bills while keeping renewable power flowing even when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing.
Labor organizer Analilia Mejia won New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election by nearly 20 points, bringing her progressive platform to Washington. The daughter of immigrants will serve the final eight months of Governor Mikie Sherrill's term.
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