NJ DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND INSURANCE DIRECTS REGULATED ENTITIES TO FULLY COMPLY WITH U.S. SANCTIONS AND RUSSIA AND BELARUS

The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance directed insurance companies, financial institutions and other entities it regulates to fully comply with the sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus by the United States. The directive follows Executive Order No. 291, issued by Governor Phil Murphy on March 2, directing the department to take action in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

“Our Administration is committed to using the fullest extent of the law to ensure that Russia is held accountable for its brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine,” said Governor Murphy. “This bulletin makes clear that we expect all entities regulated and licensed by DOBI to comply with sanctions and restrictions imposed by the Biden Administration on the Russian Federation and Belarus.”  

EPA UPDATES SUPERFUND NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST TO CLEAN UP POLLUTION, ADDRESS PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS, AND BUILD A BETTER AMERICA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding 12 sites and proposing to add another five, including the Lower Hackensack River, to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The federal NPL includes sites where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks. 

“Governor Murphy and I are thrilled that the EPA is taking this next important step toward adding the Lower Hackensack River to the National Priorities List,” said New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette. “Designating the Lower Hackensack as a federal Superfund site will provide the tools we need to remove decades of contamination that have polluted river sediments and restore the natural resources that have been impaired for far too long. Cleanup of the river presents a remarkable opportunity to help the river reach its full potential as an ecological gem and economic asset in the heart of the state’s most densely populated region.”

GOVERNOR MURPHY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SEAN M. PATTWELL AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CASINO REINVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Governor Phil Murphy announced the appointment of Sean M. Pattwell as Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). Pattwell will lead the CRDA in it’s mission to facilitate community-oriented redevelopment in Atlantic City. Mr. Pattwell was unanimously approved by the CRDA’s Board of Directors on March 15.

“Sean brings a wealth of experience to the table as the CRDA’s new Executive Director,” said Governor Murphy. “He is the right person to lead the CRDA as it plays a critical role in Atlantic City’s recovery from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. I look forward to working with Sean on our Administration’s efforts to attract investment to Atlantic City that will be for the benefit of the city’s residents and workers. I am also grateful for the contributions and hard work of Interim Executive Director Monica de los Rios. During this transition period, she has served the people of Atlantic City with great integrity, and the city is the better for her contributions to it.”

Governor Phil Murphy announced the appointment of Sean M. Pattwell as Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). Pattwell will lead the CRDA in it’s mission to facilitate community-oriented redevelopment in Atlantic City. Mr. Pattwell was unanimously approved by the CRDA’s Board of Directors on March 15.

“Sean brings a wealth of experience to the table as the CRDA’s new Executive Director,” said Governor Murphy. “He is the right person to lead the CRDA as it plays a critical role in Atlantic City’s recovery from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. I look forward to working with Sean on our Administration’s efforts to attract investment to Atlantic City that will be for the benefit of the city’s residents and workers. I am also grateful for the contributions and hard work of Interim Executive Director Monica de los Rios. During this transition period, she has served the people of Atlantic City with great integrity, and the city is the better for her contributions to it.” 

“I would like to thank Governor Murphy, his Executive Leadership team and the staff at the New Jersey Authorities Unit for the opportunity to be of service to the people of Atlantic City and New Jersey as the New Executive Director of the Casino Redevelopment Authority,” said Sean Pattwell. “I would also like to thank Board Chair Modia Butler and the members of the Board for their trust in me. I look forward to joining the highly dedicated and experienced staff of the CRDA and to working with all the key stakeholders in Atlantic City to continue the important redevelopment work in this historic and vibrant city.” 

GOVERNOR MURPHY AWARDED MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY CHAMPION AWARD

Governor Murphy was honored at the Motion Picture Association Awards where he received the Industry Champion Award for supporting the film and TV industry. Governor Murphy was recognized for expanding film and TV production opportunities in New Jersey, creating local jobs and driving economic growth. In January, the Governor signed into law the expansion of the New Jersey Film & Digital Media Tax Credit Program, enhancing the state’s production incentive program. Since its inception in 2018, the program has made New Jersey a national film and television production center and continues to attract high-profile projects to the state.  

“I’m grateful to the MPA for highlighting the work we have done to make New Jersey a top destination for some of the country’s most significant TV and film productions,” said Governor Murphy. “Those productions are shovel-ready projects that create good jobs and drive economic growth across the state. I accept the MPA Industry Champion Award on behalf of the 57,000 New Jerseyans whose jobs are supported by the film and TV industry.”