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I try to walk a fine line when reporting on legislation and public policy proposals that may or may not come to fruition. Among them is the push to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey, which always seemed somewhat imminent under Gov. Phil Murphy, but still took several years and a voter referendum to become reality.

Pulte continues growth in New Jersey with key partnerships at transit hub developments

PulteGroup has become a key player in some of New Jersey’s largest mixed-use, transit-centric redevelopments over the past decade, having delivered or broken ground on some 1,300 for-sale homes near train stations in partnership with several leading developers.

FMERA inks sale of Fort Monmouth parcel slated for 180-unit residential project

Somerset Development has closed on its purchase of some 15 acres at Fort Monmouth that is now slated to become a mix of new townhomes and restored apartments.

Transit village project, Gateway tunnel in focus in Buttigieg visit to Somerville

A new mixed-use transit village in downtown Somerville took center stage during a recent visit by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, highlighting the importance of infrastructure investment as Congress debates a $1 trillion spending package.

Developers press their case, setting sights on bill to allow third-party code inspections

A bill that would allow building owners to obtain faster code inspections using third-party, private-sector agents has moved through the Legislature in recent weeks, raising the hopes of developers and other industry stakeholders who support the proposal.

Somerset, AvalonBay close land deal in Somerville ahead of 374-unit rental project

Somerset Development has completed the sale of 15 acres in downtown Somerville to AvalonBay Communities Inc., paving the way for the construction of 374 apartments and other uses that will anchor a long-awaited redevelopment project.

Short stepping down as NJBA chief executive

Carol Ann Short, the CEO of the New Jersey Builders Association, is stepping down after three decades with the influential trade organization.

NJBA installs new officers, including Canuso as 67th president

A longtime homebuilding executive has taken the reins as president of the New Jersey Builders Association, with a mission that includes helping it navigate the ongoing public health crisis.

NJBA to recognize key players in homebuilding at annual PAC event

The New Jersey Builders Association will honor six of the state’s most influential homebuilders tonight, when industry leaders gather for an annual fundraiser for the organization’s political action committee.