NorthJersey.com: Opinion: It’s high time we unleash New Jersey’s economy. Congress must act by Sandip Shah
A brutally divisive election is finally over, and members of Congress return to Washington to tackle their lengthy to-do list. Fortunately, there are plenty of areas for the parties to work together.
On Nov. 14, for instance, lawmakers are set to consider bipartisan legislation that could supercharge New Jersey’s economy, boost its workforce, and unlock the doors for a new generation of leaders in tech.The Garden State already punches above its weight in the high-tech world. We boast the highest concentration of scientists and engineers per square mile in America, and have some of the top life sciences, software, and AI industries in the nation. Jersey City features the world’s highest percentage of women-led startups. But this momentum is only the beginning.