AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoE-Bike Rules: New Jersey’s expanded licensing and registration requirements are drawing criticism from riders, bicycle shops and advocacy groups, who say the safety-focused law creates new burdens. Biopharma: Rahway-based Merck reported one-year trial results for an investigational diabetic eye-disease treatment; both doses met the study’s standard for non-inferiority to monthly ranibizumab. Household Costs: A Rutgers-Eagleton poll found 77% of residents rate the state economy poor or fair, with housing, transportation, groceries and utilities weighing on budgets. Data Centers: Kenilworth residents are protesting a $1.8 billion facility under construction, citing concerns about power and water use, pollution and noise. Energy Costs: Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined a bipartisan governors’ effort to coordinate action on electricity affordability across the PJM grid region. Workforce: New Jersey’s labor department announced $6 million to expand earn-while-you-learn job opportunities.
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