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."
Solid gains in Garden State’s bounce-back March jobs report
Meanwhile, the unemployment rate held steady, and above the national average, at 4.8% for the seventh straight month.
NJ-India Commission appoints inaugural executive director
Having previously served as a senior aide to Gov. Phil Murphy, Rajpal Bath will now lead the newly established group.
Comptroller report details waste, abuse in Essex County COVID vaccination program
“The 17-page report criticizing Essex County’s COVID-19 vaccination program that was issued by Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh is unbalanced, unfair, and does not accurately depict Essex County’s response to the pandemic,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said in response to the release.
Murphy taps Berliner to lead NJ-Israel Commission
Josh Berliner succeeds Andrew Gross, who left the position last year for a role at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
US Attorney for NJ joins national procurement strike force
The federal collective of 38 agencies and officers combats antitrust crimes and related fraudulent schemes.
New Jersey unveils Small Business Manual
The new tool offers information and guidance for establishing, maintaining and expanding your enterprise in the state.
NJEDA awards $9.5M for film studio development projects
Five grantees received awards to support improvements in Jersey City, Carteret, East Brunswick and Egg Harbor City.
Novel Labs reaches $2.25M settlement over opioid mishandling
The agreement with the Somerset-based pharmaceutical manufacturer resolves allegations it violated the Controlled Substances Act.
NJEDA approves NJ Green Bank, $7M workforce grant program
Both initiatives pertain to the Murphy administration’s ambitious clean-energy goals and will help create and prepare for jobs in the sector as well as catalyze activity around the state.
State launches retirement savings pilot program
RetireReady NJ will provide private sector businesses with 25 or more workers the opportunity to help save for post-employment via payroll deductions to a Roth or Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA).