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New Jersey utility customers will see little change in their electricity costs when new rates take effect in June, the N.J. Board of Public Utilities said. Electric bills will decrease by a monthly average of $3.23 for PSE&G customers and $1.17 for Rockland Electric customers. It will increase by a monthly average of $0.22 for Atlantic City Electric customers and by $2.23 for JCP&L customers. The new rates come after electric bills increased by an average of 20% in 2025. Market rates are determined at an annual auction based on overall energy costs.
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Eligible businesses and organizations can apply for a grant of up to $1 million to support formerly incarcerated people through reentry. The grant is part of the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Job Opportunities for Building Success initiative. It provides training, employment, and retention services to formerly incarcerated people. Letters of intent are due on Mar. 4 by 4 p.m. by emailing JOBS@dol.nj.gov. Eligibility requirements and program information are available online.
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“Celebrating the Power of African American History and Historic Sites in N.J.” webinar planned with N.J. Historical Commission on Feb. 25. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.Add to 📅.
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Immigrant advocacy groups raised concerns about the efficacy of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s online portal where people can upload videos of their interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Groups such as American Friends Service Committee are concerned about how the portal will inform people of immigration agents in their towns and urge Sherrill to provide stronger protections for immigrants. The portal was published to identify uses of excessive force, warrantless searches or arrests, racial profiling, wrongful detentions, interference with voting, or other civil rights violations. It is meant to identify misconduct and trends among ICE officers. The portal is available at nj.gov/knowyourrights. The website also includes information about constitutional rights and free legal services.
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