Public leaders are looking at ways to stave off a hit to Garden State commuters that U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer estimates could bump up costs to $31 a day for drivers.

The program, according to EDA head Tim Sullivan, will “provide new resources tailored specifically to help business owners recover from the impacts of the pandemic and prepare for long-term success.”

The Gateway project, NJ Transit, Amtrak, electric vehicles, broadband, Superfund sites, changing of lead pipes and other projects all stand to see some of the federal investment dollars.

Data released Tuesday from the New Jersey Department of Health reports 1,392 new instances of the virus and 671 hospitalizations.

"For the safety of our fully vaccinated staff and patrons ... indoor dining will be reserved for those showing proof of vaccination," reads an Aug. 3 post on the eatery's Facebook page. "We realize this is a difficult time and are trying to accommodate the diverse needs of all of our patrons-including seniors and those with immune system deficiencies."

Gov. Phil Murphy assured that patrons can still carry about business as usual. “Just be smart about travel and what your posture is when you’re in transit and when you get” to your destination, the governor said Aug. 9.

The all-stock transaction will enable the online sports betting giant to leverage the product experience and database of more than 5 million customers that had been using the iGaming product.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New Jersey's seven-day average on Aug. 6 was 1,346 cases, compared to 222 cases on July 9. The state logged 1,208 new COVID-19 cases Aug. 8, the highest since the start of May and nearly 10 times the daily cases seen on June 21. And, there were 651 COVID-19 patients--more than twice the number of patients in May.

Many projects filmed in New Jersey have already claimed millions of dollars in state subsidies. And now that is coming back to the state, thanks to its lucrative incentive program, and demand for TV and film content, according to many industry insiders.

When thousands of concert-goers packed into Chicago’s Grant Park for the Lollapalooza music festival at the end of July, the event drew widespread scorn from public health experts. In New Jersey, organizers of live events - from concerts, to fairs and conventions - are bringing audiences back together, cautiously in some cases.

The announcement makes the State Judiciary, which handles the network of county and appeals courts, and the state Supreme Court, the largest government agency in New Jersey to mandate the inoculation for its workers.

Eligibility is limited to those with a maximum of 2,500 seats that hold at least two live performances a week, get at least half of their revenue from performances, and suffered a 25% loss between the second quarters - April to June - of 2019 and 2020.