AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNJ Budget: Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed the state’s $60.7B FY2027 budget after lawmakers approved it by the June 30 deadline, pitching it as affordability-focused and including housing and down-payment assistance programs. Transit & Cost Pressures: NJ Transit’s 3% fare increase took effect July 1 as riders vented about delays, with World Cup service not expected to be affected. Life Sciences Jobs: Merck topped a new NJBIZ ranking of life sciences employers by in-state headcount, with NJIT and BD also among the largest. Securities Litigation (NJ Courts): Embecta and ADMA Biologics are facing new class action filings in the District of New Jersey tied to insulin pen and channel-stuffing allegations, with investor deadlines in August. Food Industry Rules: California moved to ban “sell by” labels, replacing them with standardized “Best if Used By” and “Use By” wording—aimed at cutting consumer confusion and waste. Energy Policy: The Trump administration announced deals ending several offshore wind leases, redirecting investment toward gas and geothermal projects. Immigration Impact: Haitians with TPS face fear and uncertainty after the Supreme Court ruling that could end protections.
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