Hispanic Heritage Month: More than a celebration, a call to action
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the history, contributions and achievements of Hispanics in the U.S. It is a time to show who we are, share our stories and lean into our...
What we learned from the SVB crash — and N.J.’s swift reaction to give...
Before it became clear that the federal government would guarantee access to all deposits in the crashing Silicon Valley Bank, Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority wanted to know what...
Transaction tax will cost U.S. savers, pensioners — and ultimately hurt N.J.
As New Jersey struggles under a large deficit due, in part, to the pandemic, some state legislators believe they have found a path toward fiscal health in a proposed financial transaction tax, or FTT....
While other states fall short on AI, N.J. has opportunity to lead
Artificial intelligence development is at a pivotal moment. As adoption continues to accelerate, it’s widely accepted that regulation is necessary to ensure its safe and fair use. However, notable current and proposed regulations threaten...
Why New Jersey’s climate lawsuits are losing move for state’s labor workforce
While climate change is a serious challenge that should command the attention of leaders at all levels, filing lawsuits against energy producers is simply unhelpful. Worse yet, the kind of lawsuits being pursued in...
E-bikes: One key to smarter, more competitive N.J. transportation system
If COVID-19 gave us a momentary break from worrying about urban and road congestion, pollution levels or transportation-related climate emissions, that’s over: Travel on our overwhelmed roads has rebounded to pre-COVID levels. Mobility issues...
The truth about vaccines: They are safe and effective
Vaccines have played a critical role in reducing and eliminating the threat of many devastating infectious diseases and helped people of all ages live longer, healthier lives. Yet, today, people are reluctant to be...
Kids are alright, but their stress levels are rising
Like any parent or guardian, most of us are concerned about the future our children face. Today’s kids are confronted with alarming environmental changes, the ravages of global pandemics and, in many cases, the...
N.J. is ‘the Education State’ — with plentiful gardens
There has been historical debate over the true origins of our nickname, “the Garden State.” One theory is that a couple of cranberry farmers in the mid-19th century came up with the name to help...
Mayor: Tariffs are hurting N.J.’s economy — it’s time for lawmakers to prioritize repeal
With inflation surging to a new pandemic-era peak in June, with U.S. consumer prices jumping by 9.1% year-over-year and expectations for even higher inflation throughout this summer, we have reached the breaking point for many...