State lawmakers send 13 bills to Gov. Phil Murphy, including one extending development permits six to 12 months past the eventual end of the health emergency.
Nearly $800 million in benefits were paid out in New Jersey last week. New filings include 51,000 from gig workers and 70,000 for traditional benefits.
Reaction is positive as Gov. Murphy signs an executive order to allow non-essential businesses to re-open next week, but only for curbside pickup for the time being.
Two-thirds of certified public accountants in New Jersey feel their small business clients' recovery and restart would be helped most by an even more detailed timeline from state government with guideposts for reopening.