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New Jersey's expanded family leave law takes effect July 17, extending job protections to workers at companies with 15+ employees and reducing eligibility to 3 months and 250 hours. An estimated 400,000 additional workers gain protections for 12 weeks of unpaid leave for bonding, health emergencies, or family care.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and FIFA clashed after FIFA began selling pieces of the MetLife Stadium pitch for the 2026 World Cup final, with potential revenue exceeding $11.2 million. New Jersey taxpayers funded the $13.04 million turf upgrade, and state officials argue FIFA cannot sell the state-owned property without permission.
This commentary argues that Hudson County's plan to build affordable housing on county-owned land in Jersey City could serve as a model for other New Jersey counties. It contends that this approach, which keeps the county as landlord, offers a promising alternative to traditional tax incentives and voucher programs.
This commentary argues that East Rutherford, New Jersey, despite its small size and industrial past, is a deserving host for the World Cup final due to its history of major events. The author contends that the town's ability to handle trivial local matters alongside global spectacles makes it a unique and fitting center of the universe.
This commentary argues that the best pizza on the Ocean City boardwalk is not from the widely debated Manco's, Preps, or Alex's, but from Roma's. The author compares slices from each shop, noting Roma's offers a classic New York-style slice that stands out for its tangy sauce and fresh cheese.
The law lets data centers pay for home energy upgrades in exchange for priority grid access, a first-of-its-kind voluntary demand-reduction trade program. It also creates a new rate class for data centers, following similar moves in other states.