Opinion

Electricity, gas and energy bills
Sep 22, 2025

OPINION: NJ needs energy plan that keeps lights on, costs down

The Northeast region director for the American Petroleum Institute says rising utility bills demand a balanced energy policy that values natural gas, renewables and grid reliability for the future.

Newark, New Jersey
Sep 22, 2025

OPINION: New venture seeks to empower Newark entrepreneurs

BrightStreet, a new microfinance initiative, will provide loans, training and support to help local ventures grow and build wealth.

FIFA World Cup trophy
Aug 25, 2025

OPINION: The Super Bowl of futbol is upon us | Part II

NJ Transit and Meadowlands businesses are rolling out transit and traffic solutions to handle MetLife Stadium crowds at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

AI hologram
Aug 25, 2025

OPINION: Nation is at an AI policy crossroads – will NJ benefit?

New Jersey has the opportunity to impact the global artificial intelligence sector but needs a forward-looking energy strategy that matches the scale of the technology's electricity demand.

Uber driver
Aug 25, 2025

OPINION: NJ’s bureaucrats take aim at entrepreneurs

The CEO of the American Securities Association says, if enacted, the worker classification rule will hurt the state's contract workers, delivery drivers, gig-economy workers and financial services workers.

NJ Transit’s new Multilevel III rail cars, unveiled Oct. 30, 2024, will significantly improve reliability, capacity and comfort over the 40-plus-year-old single level cars they will replace.
Aug 4, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: NJ Transit opinion piece ‘short on facts’

President and CEO Kris Kolluri defends the agency, detailing its investments in safety and modernization in response to a recent submission to NJBIZ.

Give help, aid, charity support concept on monitor — DEPOSIT PHOTOS
Jul 31, 2025

OPINION: Salvation Army NJ urges early giving for holiday season

Businesses can help make a lasting impact now by engaging ahead of the "most wonderful time of the year" through a variety of programs and efforts to maximize their impact.

The sun rises over MetLife Stadium.
Jul 28, 2025

OPINION: The Super Bowl of futbol is upon us

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set for MetLife Stadium, concerns rise over traffic, transit and lack of parking as officials scramble for transportation fixes.

NJ Transit commuter trains and platform at the Erie Lackawanna rail terminal in Hoboken.
Jul 28, 2025

OPINION: The people keep paying, NJ Transit keeps falling apart (updated)

The managing partner of Epstein Law Firm writes that riders are subject to continuous fare hikes but, with that, demand transparency, safety improvements and accountability from the agency.

Flood-damaged downtown Millburn following Hurricane Ida in September 2021.
Jul 21, 2025

OPINION: Firewall Act would deliver disaster protection with tax credits

Insurance professionals back the bipartisan federal legislation, which would offer tax credits to homeowners to help take necessary steps to prepare themselves against climate-related risks.

Graduation celebration
Jul 14, 2025

OPINION: Why international students benefit the U.S. economy

Caldwell University’s president explains why welcoming learners from around the globe strengthens U.S. higher education, the economy and global leadership long term.

Insurance
Jun 30, 2025

OPINION: Keep New Jersey insurance agents independent

A recent proposal by the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development seeks to reclassify these professionals as employees. One agent says this "could have far-reaching, unintended consequences."