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Sherrill keeps her promise to take action against N.J.’s soaring electric rates. But is it enough?
New Jersey’s energy infrastructure has essentially been underdeveloped for years, observed Clinton J. Andrews, director of the Center for Urban Policy Research at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy at Rutgers. That shortage of capacity is a big reason why New Jersey utility customers “are being hit with these crazy cost spikes.
Marc Pfeiffer to Chair Jersey City’s Budget Advisory Committee
In a recent press release from Mayor-Elect James Solomon of Jersey City, Marc Pfeiffer, Senior Policy Fellow and Assistant Director of CUPR, was listed as the Chair of the Budget Advisory Committee.
CUPR and VTC Staff Compile NJ Infrastructure Needs Assessment
With the release of New Jersey’s preliminary State Development and Redevelopment Plan, researchers from CUPR and VTC are updated the state’s long-required Infrastructure Needs Assessment. The assessment examines long-term infrastructure needs across sectors like water, transportation, flood protection, and more, drawing on federal, state, and local data. Its goal is to support smarter, coordinated, and long-term capital planning that protects public health, safety, and supports sustainable development statewide.
TECH UPDATES: Essential Technology Questions (and Answers) for Decision-Makers, Part 2
By Marc Pfeiffer (Published January 1, 2025 at ICMA.org) Practical guidance on auditing IT infrastructure, managing technology budgets, staffing IT roles, and adopting AI technologies This two-part series was written to address questions that elected and appointed officials may have about technology and its impact on their agencies. We are asking and...
Montclair PILOT ‘Sharing’ Measure Won’t Fly – But Town Considering Other Options
The inequitable sharing, Pfeiffer said, has a long history that favors municipal governments. This is because when initially established by the legislature, PILOTs were only available to Urban Aid municipalities, which would typically correspond with the list of then Abbott districts, where the state covered greater portions of school costs.
NJ Job Losses Reach 16K For 2025; What Does 2026 Hold?
“We may start seeing signs of a recession, but that doesn’t mean we’re in a recession,” he told NJ101.5. “The economy is constantly flowing, changing. I don’t see us at the moment being in recession. But there clearly is potential for that.”
Pfeiffer Ranks on List for Local Political Influence (Daily Targum)
“At the end of the day, (the) government has to make decisions. Some people are going to like it. Some people aren’t. It’s the nature of the beast,” Pfeiffer said.
Pfeiffer Op-Ed: Governor-elect, we’ve done this before
Marc Pfeiffer was ranked #47 in the Insider 100 Power List for 2025. The InsiderNJ.com list reflects the backbone of government and political power in the state of New Jersey, minus judges, former governors, and current elected officials.
Pfeiffer Opinion: N.J.’s public media lifeline is about to snap — will Murphy and Sherrill let it?
Marc Pfeiffer was ranked #47 in the Insider 100 Power List for 2025. The InsiderNJ.com list reflects the backbone of government and political power in the state of New Jersey, minus judges, former governors, and current elected officials.
TECH UPDATES: Essential Technology Questions (and Answers) for Decision-Makers
By Marc Pfeiffer (Published December 1, 2025 at ICMA.org) Practical technology guidance to improve digital services, manage IT infrastructure, comply with regulations, and adopt emerging technologies responsibly This column was written to address questions that elected and appointed officials may have about technology and its impact on their agencies. Feel...
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Modern Rate Design in the Northeast: Unlocking Efficiency, Affordability, and Electrification
The Northeast is home to some of the highest energy costs in the country, and with demand continuing to rise, affordability is an urgent concern. For decades, rate design has been an important tool to manage costs and encourage efficiency. Yet traditional approaches...
Infrastructure Needs Assessment: 2024-2030
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New Jersey Homeowner’s Guide to Property Taxes
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