AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSurveillance pricing crackdown: New Jersey signed a law restricting retailers from using personal data to set individualized grocery prices, with a one-year moratorium on new electronic shelf labels while the state studies impacts. Consumer protection in auto sales: New Jersey’s Appellate Division upheld class certification in a Bergen County case over unitemized documentary fees charged by an auto dealer, clearing the way for consumers to seek relief. Used-car buying guidance: J&S AutoHaus published a “safe and smart” used car purchasing guide aimed at helping NJ buyers verify vehicle history and avoid common financing and inspection pitfalls. Transit affordability push: A coalition is urging NJ Transit to create a reduced-fare program for riders at or below the federal poverty level, arguing recent fare hikes hit low-income commuters hardest. Port and logistics snapshot: The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 4.43M TEU in the first half of 2026, broadly flat year over year, with June throughput up. Energy/industry expansion: Braen Stone launched waterborne aggregate transport via barges to cut truck congestion around NYC and move larger volumes. Hydrogen manufacturing (near-term jobs): Aternium selected Dover, Delaware for a clean hydrogen and heavy water facility, signaling advanced manufacturing growth in the region.
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