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New Jersey: The Gold Standard of State Cannabis Policy: Kelli Arthur Hykes | March 18, 2019 | Sponsored Content; Praise for lawmakers’ comprehensive approach and for building a legislative framework ‘that is sensitive to both local government and community needs’
Existing Nuclear and New Renewables Both Necessary for a Clean-Energy Future: Dean Murphy, Ph.D. | February 4, 2019 | Sponsored Content; Replacing New Jersey’s nuclear plants with renewable generation is not plausible anytime soon. Attempting to do so would cause a major backward slide in efforts to decarbonize the state’s economy
With BPU Approval, Nautilus Will Lay Foundation for New Jersey Offshore Wind Industry: Paul J. Gallagher Sr. | November 28, 2018 | Sponsored Content; Setting the industry in motion with a small-scale project would provide the Garden State with an ideal training ground for later — larger — clean-energy developments
NJ Leaders are Putting State on Right Path for Cannabis Legalization: Kelli Arthur Hykes | September 24, 2018 | Sponsored Content; One of the most significant aspects of this measure is that it has been crafted to discourage consumers from turning or returning to the black market
Results of Employer Survey Show State’s Labor Market at a Tipping Point: John J. Sarno | Employers Association of New Jersey | July 2, 2018 | Sponsored Content; Although New Jersey has seen job growth since the ‘great recession,’ wages have gone down and there’s danger of ‘a vicious cycle of low wages, decreased investment and underutilization of human capital’
Delivery Services Are Right Rx for Medical Marijuana: Bonni Goldstein, M.D. | June 28, 2018 | Sponsored Content; Essential for patients who are too ill to travel or who have mobility issues, delivery services let them receive their medicine in the privacy of their homes
It’s Time to Bring Safe Staffing to New Jersey Nursing Homes: Claire Wombough | May 1, 2018 | Healthcare, Sponsored Content; New Jersey nursing homes rank among the bottom in the country for average CNA staffing-hours per patient. But CNAs are often both caregivers and family to their patients
Camden’s Vision for a Sustainable Future: Camden SMART Initiative | April 9, 2018 | Sponsored Content; In just a few years, the Camden SMART Initiative has invested over $25 million in the city, created 50 infrastructure projects, and planted more than 1,500 trees
Nuclear Energy Powers New Jersey’s Economy and Communities: Peter Sena | April 9, 2018 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; People are what make the safety-net legislation so important: All totaled, nuclear represents about 6,000 direct and indirect jobs
Making Sure the Lights Stay on in All Kinds of Weather: John Kotek | New Jersey Needs Nuclear | April 3, 2018 | Sponsored Content; Without resilient and stable energy sources, there is nothing to stop future extreme weather from adversely impacting the delivery of cost-efficient and clean energy to millions of New Jerseyans
Camden Finds Strength in Its Partners: Camden SMART Initiative | April 2, 2018 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; The Camden SMART initiative knows that the smartest way to reach its goals — a cleaner, happier environment — is by drawing on the strength and expertise of partners
Three Ways to Get Local Youth Involved in Your Community: Camden SMART Initiative | March 26, 2018 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; Young people’s interest in environmental issues makes them ideal candidates to learn ways to make an appreciable difference in their neighborhoods and the wider community
Camden SMART Initiative Revitalizes, Extends City’s Open Spaces: Camden SMART Initiative | March 19, 2018 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; Pristine new open spaces and reclaimed, refurbished neighborhood park system will help boost the health of city residents
Blackouts, Higher Costs a Proven Risk Without New Natural-Gas Pipelines: Michael Drulis | February 22, 2018 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; We can't allow political rhetoric intended to block safe, underground natural-gas infrastructure drive policy and decision making
A Few Cold Days Should Not a Pipeline Make: Tom Gilbert | January 18, 2018 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; Most natural gas used by residents and businesses is bought under long-term contracts unaffected by sudden jumps in spot-market prices
Brutal Cold Snap Proves Need for PennEast Pipeline: Pat Kornick | January 11, 2018 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; Price of natural gas skyrocketed in New Jersey during recent freeze to more than 3,000 percent of that in Pennsylvania
An Environmentalist’s Case for Nuclear Energy: James J. Florio | New Jersey Needs Nuclear | January 3, 2018 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; If you believe that climate change is the most significant challenge confronting the world today, then you should also conclude that nuclear energy must remain part of our energy supply
Nuclear Energy Is Worth Saving: Phil Beachem | December 20, 2017 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; Clean, reliable power is only the beginning; nuclear energy is a significant economic driver for the Garden State
New Jersey Needs Its Nuclear Power Plants: Norris McDonald | December 12, 2017 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; It would be a huge step backward to close New Jersey’s largest sources of clean electric generation and replace them with fossil fuels
Understanding, Addressing Disproportionality in NJ Schools: Dr. Jennifer Meller and Matthew Korobkin | November 6, 2017 | Education, Sponsored Content; Disproportionality can be defined as an over-representation of students from certain racial/ethnic groups in special-education programs
Fueling the South Jersey Economy: Jennifer Jones | April 24, 2017 | Sponsored Content; Many of Salem County’s small businesses wouldn’t exist without PSEG’s nuclear plants. The plants and their 1,600 employees are vital customers
Why New Jersey Needs Nuclear Energy: Ralph Izzo | April 18, 2017 | Sponsored Content; Nuclear has become an indispensable part of the state’s energy mix, providing nearly half of the 24/7 supply of power generated in New Jersey
Helping Schools Address the Challenge of Inclusive Learning Environments: Jennifer Meller | February 21, 2017 | Education, Sponsored Content; Students with disabilities have a legal right to receive appropriate special education and related services in inclusive settings alongside peers who are nondisabled
Fuel Diversity: Guaranteeing Reliable, Affordable Energy: Bill Levis | January 18, 2017 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; While the low price of natural gas is welcomed by consumers, we need to be sure that we do not become too dependent on one fuel to heat our homes and power them with electricity
PSE&G and EDF ‘Google It’: Virginia Palacios | December 16, 2016 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; Innovative use of leading-edge technology helps PSE&G find and fix methane leaks faster. That’s good for ratepayers, good for the environment
Turning Trash into Solar Treasure: Courtney McCormick | August 15, 2016 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; By generating solar energy on old landfills and brownfields, PSE&G is helping to put historically ‘dirty’ spaces back to work in an environmentally friendly manner.
New Jersey’s Nuclear Imperative: Ralph Izzo | PSEG | June 27, 2016 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; The best path would be to develop an economic model that encourages a diverse set of energy sources while recognizing the environmental benefits of retaining the state’s nuclear plants.
New Jersey Can Build a Better Energy Future: Ralph Izzo | PSEG | April 26, 2016 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; The challenges of the past four years make it clear that our customers need an energy system that is not only reliable but also resilient to storms like Hurricane Sandy
Nuclear Power Is the Answer to New Jersey's Clean-Energy Future: Bill Levis | PSEG Power | April 18, 2016 | Energy & Environment, Sponsored Content; If carbon reduction is our goal, we need to acknowledge the role nuclear power plays and promote policies that recognize its large contribution

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