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The South Jersey Transportation Authority has begun a $400 million widening project on the Atlantic City Expressway, which serves about 66 million travelers annually. STV is providing design services; although construction is underway rather than newly solicited, the project may create downstream opportunities for qualified contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
New Jersey Senator Declan O’Scanlon introduced S-4906, a proposal requiring agencies to identify two existing regulations for repeal for each new rule, and is cosponsoring S-2444 to create a regulatory review commission. The proposals are not current requirements, but if enacted could change compliance assumptions and costs for contractors operating or doing business with the state.
The NJ Department of Labor has barred eight companies from public contracts due to labor law violations, impacting their eligibility until penalties are paid. This initiative strengthens compliance and competition in New Jersey's contracting landscape.
The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) has reiterated the prohibition on unpermitted fireworks activities. Businesses involved in fireworks-related operations must comply with state laws to avoid penalties, ensuring public safety during the approaching Fourth of July events.
The New Jersey Department of Labor has added eight companies to its Workplace Accountability List for accumulating unpaid wages and tax law violations exceeding **$353,000**. These companies will be barred from public contracts until they resolve their debts, reinforcing the importance of compliance in state procurement.