Newark's pipeline for housing construction might be growing deeper by the month, but with New Jersey's development incentives in limbo, at least four of the city's most transformative projects are at a crossroads.
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Prudential details plan to integrate new 444M office tower at ground level in Newark
By late summer or early fall, Prudential Financial plans to start vertical construction of its new 20-story office tower in downtown Newark. In the meantime, the insurance giant is working to maximize the building's impact at the ground level.
Read More »PSEG tells Congress of Sandy social media experience
The state's largest utility was on Capitol Hill today to explain how social media became a critical communications tool in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Read More »Lautenberg remembered as fighter for rail
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg is being remembered as a champion of the environment, the poor and public health, but colleagues say one of his most critical roles for New Jersey business was his advocacy for transportation investment — and for rail transit, in particular.
Read More »Latest lawsuit over American Dream nothing new when sports, private companies collide
A new lawsuit by the New York Giants and Jets is not just déjà vu for state officials and the developer of the American Dreams Meadowlands — it's also the latest case of a conflict that can arise at the intersection of sports teams, government and private entities.
Read More »Bills aim to lift tourism industry burdens
A pair of bills aimed at easing the burden on parts of the tourism industry is headed to the governor’s desk.
Read More »Encouraging wellness without penalizing employees
The federal government this week issued final rules governing workplace wellness programs, and officials said they want to encourage programs that seek to reduce chronic illness while also protecting workers from having their benefits reduced based on their health status.
Read More »Study N.J. could save 806 million with Medicaid drug changes
A new study suggests New Jersey could save $806 million over the next decade if it managed its Medicaid drug benefits the same way the private sector does.
Read More »Aetna joins list of insurers who will be on N.J.’s exchange in 2014
Four insurers have confirmed they will participate in the New Jersey health insurance exchange the federal government is creating for individuals and small businesses to shop for government-subsidized policies.
Read More »Regulators preparing to offer verdict on solar showdown
The Board of Public Utilities is expected to decide this week whether to let the state's largest utility proceed with a major solar investment program.
Read More »Sandy offers a beachhead for nearby states
The damage Hurricane Sandy brought to the Jersey Shore has been well documented, with scenes of devastation played out in newspapers and on television around the world.
Read More »Coordinated-care effort likely to win backing from state’s biggest insurers
New Jersey will soon launch a Medicaid accountable-care organization pilot that will demonstrate whether getting doctors, hospitals and other professionals working together can both improve patient health and rein in millions of dollars in avoidable hospital admissions and emergency room visits.
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