New Jersey News Updates

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New Jersey Considers Fees on Gas, Oil Producers

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Legislature is considering charging gas and oil producers fees, and creating a Climate Superfund to clean up toxic waste.

December 12, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

N.J. Gov: ‘Money Coming Back Our Way’ Key to NYC Toll Deal

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said that while he’s committed to trying to block New York City’s congestion pricing plan, he’s open to negotiating a deal that would allocate a portion of the revenue to his state.

November 22, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

New Jersey Gets $2M FMCSA Grant to Start Mobile CDL Testing

FMCSA gave New Jersey a $2 million federal roadway safety grant to pay for new state motor vehicle mobile units to bring commercial driver license tests to rural areas.

November 4, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

New Jersey Lawmakers Raise Minimum Insurance

The New Jersey Legislature has passed a law requiring heavy trucks to carry a minimum $1.5 million in liability insurance — double the current federal minimum insurance requirement of $750,000.

February 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Murphy: NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Violates Constitution

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is again pushing back on New York’s plan to charge motorists driving into Manhattan’s central business district, saying it violates the U.S. Constitution.

January 16, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Work Begins on $16.1 Billion New York-New Jersey Tunnel

The $16.1 billion, long-delayed, once-canceled effort to build a new rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey is officially starting construction after more than a decade of false starts.

November 3, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics

Bettaway Launches EV Tractor Rollout to Support Arizona Tea

Bettaway Supply Chain Services entered the electric vehicle space with the introduction of two all-electric yard tractors Sept. 26 to support its logistics operations in New Jersey.

September 29, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

N.J. Wants Faster Action by Feds on Congestion-Pricing Suit

New Jersey accused the U.S. Department of Transportation of stalling its lawsuit challenging federal approval of New York City’s controversial congestion-pricing plan.

September 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

N.J. Diesel, Gas Taxes Go Up by Nearly 1¢ Oct. 1

New Jersey’s diesel and gas prices will rise 0.9¢ Oct. 1 due to the first uptick in state fuel taxes since 2020, according to the state treasury department.

September 19, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

New Jersey Halts Electric Vehicle Rebates

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won’t be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily.

April 19, 2023