$33M in grant funding to boost NJ preschool projects
“This first-of-its-kind funding for New Jersey school districts helps overcome those barriers and brings us one step closer to realizing our goal of universal preschool for all children,” said acting Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer.
New NJ law codifies LGBTQ+-owned businesses certification program
Like its women- and minority-owned counterparts, the program initiative supports underrepresented groups in gaining access to certain contracting and government opportunities.
Chambers launch coalition to oppose Murphy’s budget plan
In a letter to the Legislature, the group of 40 organizations lays out both problems, and potential solutions, that it says aim to address the state's economic future.
Tensions flare over Jersey City Pompidou project
"I can't tell you what his [Murphy's] angle is," Mayor Steve Fulop told NJBIZ. "What I can tell you is what he said yesterday with regards to information being new is just not true. That's just a false statement."
Ciattarelli: Small business background ‘means we get it’
In the final part of a four-part chat with the candidate, Jack Ciattarelli talks about being on the road and why diners are the place to be.
Ciattarelli on OPRA, the line and term limits: ‘Let’s have the discussion’
"I’ve always had a problem with commercial requests," Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jack Ciattarelli said during a wide-ranging discussion with NJBIZ. "I don’t think people should be allowed to put in an OPRA request – get the information and turn around and sell it for a profit."
Ciattarelli talks economic development: ‘We need a governor who’s pro-business’
NJBIZ sits down with 2025 gubernatorial hopeful Jack Ciattarelli on the campaign trail to discuss a wide range of issues at the forefront of his run for the state's highest office.
Candidate Ciattarelli: NJBIZ chats with the gubernatorial hopeful
"We need a governor that’s pro-business," Republican Jack Ciattarelli said during a wide-ranging discussion from the campaign trail. Click through for part 1.
NJ threatens to pull Pompidou Museum funding (updated)
The Jersey City Redevelopment Agency has one month to address a $19 million annual operating shortfall from its latest budget, or else risks losing additional support, according to a letter from the NJEDA obtained by NJBIZ.
Payne tributes continue to roll in from around NJ and beyond
“Like his father before him, Donald was a trailblazing figure in our civic institutions, dedicating his career to the soul-feeding work of serving others,” said U.S. Sen. Cory Booker.
Newark native Rep. Donald Payne passes away at 65
The six-term congressman began in local politics before winning the seat held by his father, Rep. Donald Payne Sr.
NJ Treasury highlights reductions in 2023 Debt Report
The governor pointed to more than $1.3 billion in savings for taxpayers "while continuing to meet our sacred obligations – fully funding our pension system, investing in our schools, and making New Jersey more affordable for our working families."