AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoJobs: New Jersey layoffs topped 14,600 this year after Comcast announced 753 cuts across Pennsylvania and New Jersey as part of a restructuring. Teva also plans to eliminate 61 jobs at its Fairfield facility while moving manufacturing out of the state. Energy and Growth: New Jersey’s minimum wage will rise to $16.48 in 2027. Meanwhile, rising power bills and opposition to local data centers are sharpening debate over the state’s energy costs and infrastructure. Business and Regulation: New Jersey joined the FTC and 19 other states in suing Dollar General over alleged deceptive pricing. Gellert Global Group, a New Jersey food importer, is also challenging the Trump administration’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Investment: The state pension fund posted a 14.8% return, beating expectations for a third straight year. Warehouse demand is strengthening as industrial vacancy shifts, while New Jersey’s bioscience sector continues to draw attention for its economic impact. Local Development: Jersey City will host the BMW Championship in 2027, with organizers seeking more than 2,000 volunteers for the weeklong event at Liberty National.
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