AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRefinery Watch: Linden’s mayor demanded safety assurances from Phillips 66 as nearly 400 union workers remain locked out at the Bayway refinery, amid concerns about emergency response and possible fuel-price effects. Trade: New Jersey importer Gellert Global sued to block 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods. Innovation: New Jersey launched a $125 million supercomputer initiative, while its AI Hub selected 17 startups for a new cohort. Health Care: Hackensack Meridian and Hunterdon Health signed a merger agreement; meanwhile, 2027 individual-market insurance rates are set to climb nearly 36%. Jobs and Investment: New Jersey added 14,900 jobs in September as unemployment fell to 4.2%. In Atlantic City, the Norcross family bought the former Trump Plaza site, with redevelopment plans still unannounced. Consumer Protection: State regulators recovered more than $10.5 million for GEICO customers who were improperly charged.
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