AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNor’easter Disrupts NJ: A powerful early-fall nor’easter is bringing coastal flooding, strong winds and power outages across New Jersey, with Surf City reporting 74 mph gusts and thousands without electricity as roads flood and some homes see inundation. State Politics: New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned after ethics and sexual harassment findings, with Gov. Mikie Sherrill framing it as part of a needed culture change in Trenton. Trade & Retail Impact: A new Trump order banning certain Canadian imports starting Sept. 29 could ripple into NJ stores, with experts warning tariffs function like a tax on imported goods that can mean higher prices and fewer Canadian brands. Healthcare Crackdown: CMS cut off Medicare Advantage payments to 11 providers tied to $3.4B in alleged durable medical equipment billing fraud, including claims involving patients who were already deceased. Energy/Infrastructure: Hudson County saw its lowest diesel price at $5.74 for the week ending Sept. 19, while the broader Northeast braces for storm-related disruptions. Business & Growth: New Jersey’s Film Trail law aims to boost “Hollywood East” tourism by marking and promoting filming locations statewide. Local Economy/Travel: Breeze Airways added nonstop service between Charleston and Trenton-Mercer, expanding options for central NJ and the Philly region.
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