AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHantavirus Watch: NJ health officials say two Garden State residents may have been exposed to hantavirus linked to a cruise outbreak, but the risk to the general public remains “very low,” with no confirmed NJ cases reported. World Cup Transit Crunch: NJ Transit is trimming service during the tournament, limiting rail to ticket holders around games and pushing commuters toward PATH and buses. Insurance & Pensions Squeeze Local Budgets: One town’s budget hearing highlighted a tax increase driven by steep health insurance and police pension costs, with state aid stuck flat. Independent Contractor Fight: NJBIA is urging lawmakers to undo a new state rule that tightens the ABC test for classifying workers, warning it threatens freelancers and small businesses. Energy Market Pressure: PJM says it’s working toward wholesale market reforms this summer as data-center growth and electrification drive price spikes. World Cup Funding: Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced $5M for events statewide to keep visitors spending locally.
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