New law addresses 'really cool' pandemic-era change
Outdoor dining was initially expanded in 2020 to help the hospitality industry survive when indoor dining rooms were ordered closed.
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Private sector jobs in NJ finally back above pre-pandemic level
Government employment hasn't fully rebounded, so overall jobs remain lower than they were in February 2020 in New Jersey.
In CNBC state business rankings, NJ is not last — but not good
The state dropped 16 spots in the rankings by the cable business news channel, with its economy – which includes the state's finances – last in the country.
Good news and bad news about NJ employment in May
It was the 18th consecutive month of jobs gains in New Jersey, though the third smallest monthly increase in that year and a half.
How NJ wants to make it easier for teens to get working papers
With a workforce shortage continuing and summer here, lawmakers may let teens work longer days and weeks and simplify the process for getting working papers.
NJ economic outlook – Will prices keep spiking?
The New Jersey economy remains strong as we being the second half of the year, but there is a lot of uncertainty.
NJ adds 17,800 jobs, with unemployment and labor force down
New Jersey's economy has now regained nearly 93% of the jobs it lost during the shutdown days in the first two months of the pandemic.
NJ looks to encourage more hiring of veterans, military spouses
The latest bids to make New Jersey more veteran-friendly are tax breaks to encourage businesses to add veterans and military spouses to the payroll.
Murphy wants prescription drug prices in NJ on 2022 agenda
In a State of the State that was mostly a four-year retrospective, Murphy called for tackling prescription drug affordability and gun measures this year.
Small businesses in NJ might get temporary tax break
A Senate panel advanced a bill providing an opportunity for some businesses with fewer than 100 workers to take a credit on pay for low-wage workers.