Veterans suicide report reminds us how much work is left to do
Daniel Contreras is the National Commander of Disabled American Veterans.
Each year in its annual suicide prevention report, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) paints a complex—and by nature, troubling—picture of suicide deaths among veterans.
It...
Op-ed: Communicating your organization’s response to Washington’s evolving policy decisions
DEI and immigration enforcement policy decisions announced by the new administration in Washington D.C. have resulted in headline-grabbing news coverage in New Jersey and elsewhere.
Executive leaders of all types of organizations must determine what...
Op ed: DEP’s land use rules, as proposed, will stand in the way of...
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Earlier this week, Governor Phil Murphy announced that the next solicitation for wind energy projects in New Jersey will be halted. Additionally, it was announced that the NJ Wind Port, an exciting project that...
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As a new presidential administration takes the helm in Washington, the nation finds itself at a pivotal economic juncture. The priorities emerging in federal discussions – supporting innovation and artificial intelligence, lowering taxes for...
Four success factors for 10x growth
In business circles, you often hear the term “10 x growth.” Business coaches, sales gurus and motivational speakers often use this as a lure to make their methodologies, content, products and services more appealing...
Years in making, new LGBTQ+ law is credit to relentless efforts of a few...
On May 1, New Jersey became the only state in the country to pass a law that recognizes LGBTQ+ owned businesses. The journey was not easy. How New Jersey became the first state (and...
Opinion: Addressing the North-South inequity in New Jersey’s gas tax revenue
New Jersey’s gas tax has long been a source of contention, and the state treasury’s recent announcement to raise the per-gallon rate yet again necessitates considerable debate. While the need for significant investment in...
Can we come together under the banner of freedom and democracy that Lincoln envisioned?
I began writing this article on Nov. 19, knowing that by the time it reaches readers, the 161st anniversary of the Gettysburg Address will have passed. Yet, Lincoln’s message remains as relevant today as...
