More nuclear power plants could be coming to N.J. under this huge rule change
Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation lifting New Jersey’s 40-year de facto ban on nuclear power to address rising energy costs.

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Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation lifting New Jersey’s 40-year de facto ban on new nuclear power plants to combat rising electricity costs, sparking debate over environmental safety versus energy reliability.
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