Developer groups laud Sherrill, DEP for one-year delay of controversial flood elevation rules

By Joshua Burd State officials are delaying new land use and flood protection rules that were due to take effect this summer, in a major win for commercial real estate and business groups and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and mayors…

Sentiment shift: Encouraged by new Sherrill administration, NJBA sees clearer path to expanded housing production, affordability

A new governor has brought fresh optimism to the New Jersey Builders Association, which points to the Sherrill administration’s focus on affordability and government efficiency as a key step toward expanding the housing stock and lowering costs for residents.

NJBA, NJBIA file appeal to stop Murphy-backed flood elevation rules for development

Two top business groups are going to court to block controversial land use and flood protection rules adopted on Gov. Phil Murphy’s last day in office, stepping up their defense against a program that they’ve long said will cripple development throughout the state.