AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Privacy: General Motors will pay $220 million to settle a 36-state case over allegations it shared drivers’ data without proper consent; New Jersey joined the coalition. Jobs: New Jersey’s announced layoffs topped 14,600 this year, with October cuts reaching 868. Comcast announced 119 state job cuts, while Florham Park-based Conduent plans 113 Newark layoffs. Labor Costs: The state’s minimum wage is set to rise to $16.48 an hour in 2027, increasing costs for employers. Energy & Infrastructure: A new NJBIZ panel put affordability and infrastructure at the center of New Jersey’s energy debate, as the state opens utility aid to households. Water Investment: New Jersey American Water completed a $21.3 million Salem County upgrade to address PFAS. Manufacturing: NJEDA approved a manufacturing award to support Amneal Pharmaceuticals’ New Jersey expansion. Retail Growth: Sprouts Farmers Market plans its eighth New Jersey store, while Meximodo is preparing three more restaurant locations in the state.
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