Press Releases

“The decision to scale back New Jersey's State Agreement Approach (SAA) transmission projects is disappointing, however, fundamentally, a decision the Trump Administration forced on this state."

TRENTON - The New Jersey Protecting Against Climate threats (NJPACT) Resilient Environment and Landscapes (REAL) rules are integral for mitigating the flooding impacts of climate change and ensuring the safety and long-lasting wellbeing of our...

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today that black bears are beginning to emerge from their winter dens, reminding residents to secure their garbage and potential food sources that attract them. The Sierra Club,...

Atlantic Highlands, NJ – On March 25, 2026, a coalition of elected officials, environmental, fishing, business, and community groups gathered to urge Governor Sherrill and the Tidelands Resource Council to deny the final utility license necessary...

TRENTON, NJ – Today, members of the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee, including Assemblyman Kennedy, Assemblywoman Collazos-Gill, Assemblyman Bhalla, and Assemblyman Spearman, released two critical scrap metal bills, A2401(Moen) and ...

Trenton, NJ - Today, Governor Sherrill presented her first budget address to the Legislature for fiscal year 2027 (FY27). New Jersey is facing a roughly $3 billion structural deficit heading into the year. The overall budget proposes a record $60....

Vineland, NJ - In June of 2024, Vineland Planning Board approved a proposal for a 2.4 million-square foot, 300 megawatt (MW) AI data center. The site plan includes six 220,000-square-foot buildings to house servers and computing equipment, making it...

Trenton, NJ - Today, several energy and environmental bills moved forward at the statehouse to improve our electric grid and act on climate change.

Trenton, NJ - Today, two key data center bills moved forward at the statehouse to improve transparency and protect NJ ratepayers from increasing energy costs as a result of data center buildout.

West Orange, NJ – Last night, the West Orange Planning Board finally heard public comment on the proposed 496-unit residential development known as West Essex Highlands Inc. (WEHI) on the Second Watchung Mountain Ridge.