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Focus: Windfarms, Solar and Power Future

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All one has to do is look back at the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ida or any number of recent storms we have experienced to realize that New Jersey is in a climate emergency that demands our total and uncompromising focus. Climate change is real, the climate emergency is here, and we have to act right now.

Under Governor Murphy’s leadership, this Administration has tackled climate change with a range of bold policy initiatives aimed at reaching the Governor’s goal of 100% clean energy by 2050 and making New Jersey stronger, fairer, and a much healthier place to live.

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Adopting Renewable Energy

Equitable solar solutions benefit Secaucus

A mile west of the Hudson and surrounded on three sides by the Hackensack River, Secaucus is no stranger to the threat of flooding. It was after Hurricane Ida, when we saw the community rally together in the wake of receding flood waters.

All over the great state of New Jersey, the effects of sea level rise and more powerful storms is impacting communities. As the “Jewel of the Meadowlands,” Secaucus has the most open space of any town in Hudson County, giving our residents and visitors access to environmental resources and an appreciation for how precious they are.

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In this issue

Legislative Update

End of Legislative Term Recap

Over the course of the last two years comprising the 219th Legislative Session, the League’s Legislative team tracked 2,835 out of the 11,427 bills introduced. Of those tracked bills, 734 were sent to Governor Murphy of which he signed 670 into law. The League supported 26 of these new laws and opposed 16.

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NJ Municipalities serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information on municipal affairs, new initiatives and changing legislation for public officials in New Jersey. This magazine has been a news source for local government organizations for over 100 years and is available in print and digital format. Published monthly, with the exception of July, August and September.

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