Tuesday - March 24, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday March 22, 2026 ( 4 items )  

Columbia Bank Seeks Federal Reserve Approval for Corporate Restructuring
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSFR) -- Columbia Bank MHC, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, has filed an application with the Federal Reserve System to restructure its corporate framework. The proposed change would see the institution transition from its current mutual form to a stock form of ownership. According to the proposal filed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y, the bank and its mid-tier holding company, Columbia Financial Inc., Fair Lawn, New Jersey, would cease to exist in thei  more

ITC Finds Injury From Chinese Polypropylene Box Imports
WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that the domestic industry is materially injured by imports of polypropylene corrugated boxes from China. The decision follows a probe finding that these products are sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and receive subsidies from China. The investigations began on March 18, 2025, after petitions were filed by CoolSeal USA Inc., Perrysburg, Ohio; Inteplast Group Corp., Livingston, New Jersey; SeaCa Plastic Packagin  more

Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation Councilman Dupree Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Jestin Dupree, councilman of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation, from a March 18, 2026, public witness day hearing on fiscal 2027 appropriations: * * * Chair and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present testimony on behalf of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation regarding   more

What They're Saying: Booker Announces Keep Your Pay Act to "Provide Wallet Relief" and "Put More Money in Your Pocket"
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Booker Announces Keep Your Pay Act to "Provide Wallet Relief" and "Put More Money in Your Pocket" * WASHINGTON D.C. - Following U.S Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) new proposal that cuts taxes for working Americans and unrigs America's tax system by requiring the wealthiest few and large corporations to finally pay their fair share Reports from New Jersey to national outlets laude  more