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‘Forever Chemicals’ Could Soon Be Banned From Period Products In NJ
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Murphy Signs Off On Gas Pipeline
New Jersey approved a gas pipeline under Raritan Bay to New York City, drawing lawsuits from environmental groups.
Plainfield City Council Takes Action On Flood Monitoring And Redevelopment Of Crime-Plagued Properties
Plainfield City Council approves flood-monitoring cameras and redevelopment of crime-prone lots to improve public safety and infrastructure.
Soaring Electricity Costs Rock New Jersey Ahead Of Governor’s Race
New Jersey’s utility bills spiked 20% in June, making energy costs a central issue in the governor’s race.
GOP Moves To Gut Pipeline Environmental Reviews
House Republicans advanced a bill easing cross-border pipeline approvals, opposed by New Jersey Democrats.
Northeast Pipeline Project Allowed To Disrupt Marine Wildlife
Feds approve pipeline plan letting a fossil fuel company disturb whales, dolphins, and other marine life in Raritan Bay.
‘Full Circle’: NJ Residents Embrace Human Composting As Eco-friendly Path After Death
New Jersey legalized human composting, offering residents an eco-friendly alternative to burial or cremation starting in 2026.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Could Soon Be Banned From Period Products In NJ
New Jersey advances a bill to ban PFAS “forever chemicals” from menstrual products to protect public health and the environment.
Murphy Signs Off On Gas Pipeline
New Jersey approved a gas pipeline under Raritan Bay to New York City, drawing lawsuits from environmental groups.
Plainfield City Council Takes Action On Flood Monitoring And Redevelopment Of Crime-Plagued Properties
Plainfield City Council approves flood-monitoring cameras and redevelopment of crime-prone lots to improve public safety and infrastructure.
Soaring Electricity Costs Rock New Jersey Ahead Of Governor’s Race
New Jersey’s utility bills spiked 20% in June, making energy costs a central issue in the governor’s race.
GOP Moves To Gut Pipeline Environmental Reviews
House Republicans advanced a bill easing cross-border pipeline approvals, opposed by New Jersey Democrats.
Northeast Pipeline Project Allowed To Disrupt Marine Wildlife
Feds approve pipeline plan letting a fossil fuel company disturb whales, dolphins, and other marine life in Raritan Bay.
‘Full Circle’: NJ Residents Embrace Human Composting As Eco-friendly Path After Death
New Jersey legalized human composting, offering residents an eco-friendly alternative to burial or cremation starting in 2026.