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New Jersey Senate Bill 623 (S623), sponsored by Senator Bob Smith and introduced January 13, 2026, proposes a statewide phase-out and ban on the sale and use of specific gas-powered leaf blowers while offering tax credits to help businesses transition to electric alternatives. As of mid-October, it\u2019s still under review by the NJ Senate Environment and Energy Committee. Track the latest status here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite a significant rise in gas prices triggered by Trump\u2019s war in Iran, key government officials in New Jersey must soon determine whether a state tax levied on gasoline and diesel sales must be increased. The gas tax helps fund transportation projects around the state. More on this story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A “Polluters Pay” bill<\/a> that would require fossil fuel companies to contribute towards environmental cleanups was passed with amendments at a hotly contested NJ Assembly Appropriations Committee hearing in June. It would require oil, coal and natural gas companies to pay towards a $50 billion fund to assist New Jersey\u2019s response to climate change impacts. This proposed act is currently stalled and was pulled from a floor vote, having failed to advance before the legislature broke for the summer. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ELECTRIC BILLS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ON THE RISE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You may be feeling extreme price increases in your electric bill. Why have they risen so quickly in NJ? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To blame: the rapid rise of new A.I. data centers as well as problems directly related to PJM Interconnection, the nonprofit that manages the country\u2019s largest electricity grid region — which includes NJ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PSEG is providing assistance to residents to address these increasing costs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric Bills Rising? Help is Here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PSEG’s main customer service line: Toll-free: 1-855-846-2895 (Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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