NJ Updates: Events, Deadlines, Programs, Guidance, and More

Parents, relatives, and even friends can open an NJBEST 529 College Savings Plan to help save for a child's future education expenses. An NJBEST 529 offers special advantages to New Jersey contributors and beneficiaries:

• Residents with adjusted gross incomes (AGIs) of $75,000 or less may be eligible for a one-time match of up to $750 of their initial NJBEST deposit.
• Taxpayers with AGIs of $200,000 or less may qualify for a State income tax deduction for NJBEST contributions of up to $10,000 per year.
• Beneficiaries who attend a New Jersey college or university may be eligible for a scholarship of up to $6,000, depending on how long the NJBEST plan has been open and how much was deposited into it.

Visit NJBEST.com to learn more and get started today.

Ride NJ TRANSIT to the Jersey Shore and beyond with special summer promotions! Enjoy discounts on beach trips, BOGO offers, and more. Planning a beach day or a city adventure? Save big with promo codes on the NJ TRANSIT mobile app and earn NJT REWARDS points, too.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Fish & Wildlife needs your eyes! Report sightings of the Northern Diamond-backed Terrapin, a potential Species of Special Concern in NJ. Your observations, especially of breeding groups offshore, are vital for conservation efforts.

Looking to buy or rent in New Jersey? The New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC) is a free, online searchable registry of affordable and accessible homes, including affordable rental housing, affordable for-sale housing, and housing with accessibility features. Visit the newly redesigned NJHRC at https://nj.gov/njhrc/.

Recent graduates and emerging professionals can apply for the second year of the Governor's Fellows Program. This initiative offers a unique entry into public service with mentorship and potential for long-term State employment. Act fast ? applications close on June 14, 2024 for roles in critical areas like AI equity and homelessness prevention.

NJ TRANSIT has opened its Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey to collect rider feedback on public transportation in New Jersey. Survey respondents will receive 250 NJ TRANSIT rewards points and enter a drawing to win a free monthly pass or a $100 gift card.