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Senate panel backs bill to create New Jersey Innovation Authority after lawmakers press for oversight and clarity
Summary
The Senate Economic Growth Committee amended and advanced legislation to establish a New Jersey Innovation Authority, with committee members seeking detail on cost, staffing, bonding limits and timing of the transition from the existing Office of Innovation.
The New Jersey Senate Economic Growth Committee advanced legislation to create a New Jersey Innovation Authority, a proposal the sponsor said is modeled on the Economic Development Authority (EDA) but would focus on improving government services and the delivery of digital tools.
David Cole, New Jersey’s chief innovation officer, testified that the proposal would create an independent board to oversee innovation work and ensure continuity across administrations. Cole…
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