AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHudson Rail Build: Tunnel boring is set to begin on the new NJ–NY Hudson Tunnel Project, with a first TBM starting roughly a mile of excavation through the Palisades—aimed at adding rail capacity and easing pressure on the busiest corridor between New Jersey and Manhattan. Pharma & Manufacturing: Lupin won tentative FDA approval for an apixaban oral suspension, with final manufacturing planned at its Somerset, New Jersey facility. Healthcare Policy: MGMA says upcoming Medicaid work requirements and CMS limits on remote monitoring could force practices to change staffing and billing starting Jan. 1, 2027. Business & Finance: Valley National Bancorp agreed to acquire Jersey City-based Bluevine, boosting its small-business deposits and digital/AI capabilities. Real Estate/Development: William Paterson University continues campus modernization with completed 2026 renovations and new infrastructure upgrades. Energy Costs: Diesel price spikes tied to the Iran conflict are squeezing NJ school district bus budgets and raising contract risk for operators. Storm Impact: A rare September nor’easter brought flooding and power outages across the Northeast, including coastal areas from New Jersey to Connecticut. Local Retail: ShopRite marked 75 years since Newark grocers pooled buying power—now NJ’s largest supermarket chain.
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