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VHB is pleased to announce today the acquisition of Hammer Land Engineering, a respected civil engineering firm based in Manasquan, New Jersey.

NJ Legislative Update

NJ’s race for next Governor begins to shape up.

A recent Democratic gubernatorial primary poll conducted by Hart Research for Jersey City mayor Steve Fulp shows a tightening of the race:

• Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) leads Fulop, 20%-14%,
• Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at 12%,
• Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Tenafly) at 11%,
• New Jersey Education Association President Sean Spiller at 9%,
• Former Senate President Steve Sweeney at 8%. 

Polling is very difficult to determine as one out of every four Democrat in this poll was “undecided”. Voter apathy is another factor, after being bombarded with Ad’s last fall for the Presidential race many voters are tuned out or unaware of the primaries. Congresswoman Sherill seems to be the favorite to win the Democrat nomination on June 10^th. On the Republican side, former NJ Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is pulling away from Bill Spadea and Jon Bramnick.

New Jersey lawmakers begin to dissect Governor Murphy’s proposed budget.

In late February Governor Murphy laid out his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget that must be balanced by the of June. Governor Murphy made several suggestions on where state resources should be spent. He also offered up ways the state could close their current running deficit. These taxes include admission to ‘participatory sports’ facilities like batting cages and bowling alleys. From batting cages and driving ranges to bowling alleys and skating rinks, it could soon cost more to use a wide range of “participatory sports” facilities in New Jersey. If Gov. Phil Murphy has his way, New Jersey’s 6.625% sales tax will expand to cover several services and transactions now tax free, drawing revenue needed to support a record-high proposed annual budget.

Murphy’s overall sales tax proposal, which needs approval from already skeptical legislators, would generate nearly $280 million annually in new revenue, according to estimates drafted by the Department of the Treasury. To raise those funds, New Jersey would begin taxing things that include digital services, interior design and vehicle trade-ins, according to budget documents.

However, the budget process is now in the hands of the NJ Legislative branch. They must work on a balanced budget bill and send it to the Governor so he can sign it into law. Many legislators in the majority party (democrat) have serious issues, in an election year, with these revenue raisers.

Murphy’s pitch to hike taxes comes during his last year in office since he cannot run for reelection under term limits written into the state Constitution. And he’s asking lawmakers to approve the increased levies just as many of them are gearing up for elections.

In November, control of the 80-member Assembly will be in contention, and Democrats are hoping to retain their wide majority. Meanwhile, the deadline to pass the new state budget is July 1. While Republicans, currently in the minority in both the Senate and Assembly, have widely panned the participatory sports tax proposal, many Democrats have also sought to distance themselves from the governor’s tax plans in recent weeks.

This is an ongoing negation that will get ironed out in the last week of June, but as of now these taxes look to be in trouble. The New Jersey Legislature will resume normal committee meetings and voting sessions in the May and June time frame before the legislative session will go on summer recess starting in July.

Registration is now Open!

Join your colleagues at NSPECon25! NSPECon25 (Kansas City, Missouri, August 6-8) is the prime national event for professional engineers – early bird registration rates end prior to June 27.

Make plans now to attend NSPE’s annual conference NSPECon25.  Lock in your plans to be with friends and colleagues on August 6-8, 2025 at the InterContinental Kansas City At The Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri for insightful education, meaningful connections with engineers and sponsors, local tours and much more. 

For nearly 90 years, the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) has been the premier organization dedicated to supporting licensed professional engineers (PEs). NSPE recognizes the benefits to public health, safety, and welfare when licensed professional engineers are engaged in creating, maintaining, and renewing infrastructure that enhances revitalization and economic competitiveness. NSPE advocates for the inclusion of licensed professional engineers in all engineering aspects related to infrastructure. 



Visit the Call for Presentations webpage for more information and to submit a proposal.

BUILD MOMENTUM at NSPECon25!

NSPECon25 attendees will build momentum in “their careers, businesses, and interactions with clients by:

• Forging connections with multi-disciplinary professional engineers.
• Expanding their expertise by acquiring new skills presented in the conference program.
• Fostering a diverse network of organizations and companies through sponsor and exhibitor interactions.
• Celebrating PE Day on August 6, an opportunity to recognize the pivotal role engineers play in protecting the public health, safety, and welfare.

Enroll in the Enterprise program

Enterprise membership allows a company to sponsor NSPE membership for multiple employee engineers and to design specialized benefits around their needs. Through the Enterprise program, NSPE will develop a package option perfectly suited to your organization.

Why should your company enroll its engineers in NSPE?

• NSPE membership is an employment benefit that will help you hire and keep the best engineers a real competitive edge for your company.
• By joining NSPE at a corporate level, your clients will recognize your company's commitment to engineering and ethical best practices, and will trust that your engineers will provide them with the best service available.
• Your employees will recognize your commitment to their professional growth, and will remain loyal and engaged.
• Employees will benefit from maximum access, value and convenience in everything NSPE membership has to offer.
• Your company may also be able to save on its professional liability premiums. Through NSPE benefit partner Victor, qualifying engineering firms are eligible for an underwriting premium credit of up to 5% if at least 50% of the firm's professional staff are NSPE members.

For more information on Enterprise Membership, or to receive a

customized package for your organization, contact NSPE Member Services

at 888-285 NSPE (6773) or memserv@nspe.org

NJSPE Would Like to Welcome Its New Members. Thank you for your membership!

Osamah Abuthheer

Elena Allen

Saqer Alotaibi

Hasan Alshamri

Sakshi Asture

Christopher Baker

Hussain Baroun

Areebah Bhatti

Gilbert Samuel Brindley PE

Sergio Carvajal Sanchez 

Natalie Clauhs  

Marlaina Clugston

Jeff Daum PE

Jessica Franco

Akshara Gupta

Sofia Hall

Carolyn Feigin, P.E., P.P.

Erica Vigliorolo, P.E., C.M.E.

Gregory Stolowski P.E.

Darren Ferlazzo, P.E

Christopher Iacono, P.E.

Jeffrey Laux, P.E.

Brian Van Nortwick, P.E.

Isaac Forero, P.E.

Lawrence Powers

Patrick Stewart