AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNor’easter Response: Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency for eight NJ counties—Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem—as heavy rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding moved in, with power outages already reported across the Northeast. Energy & Fuel: Hudson County hit a weekly low diesel price of $5.74 per gallon (week ending Sept. 19), while NJ’s average climbed to $6.32. Healthcare Fraud Watch: CMS cut off payments tied to suspected Medicare Advantage durable medical equipment billing fraud totaling $3.4B, including NJ-linked claims. Food Safety: USDA recalled ready-to-eat Korean chicken stew distributed in NJ after it skipped required import reinspection; FDA also flagged a cinnamon recall in six states, including NJ, over elevated lead. Business & Growth: HMH received a $125M anonymous gift to expand Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune; New Jersey also launched a Film Trail to boost “Hollywood East” tourism. Policy & Courts: NJ joined a lawsuit challenging Trump administration payouts that cancel offshore wind projects. Data Centers: Local debate continues over a proposed data center in Lower Towamensing Township, with water-supply concerns raised.
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