Recent Articles from Matthew Fazelpoor
How are NJ and its colleges helping more residents earn degrees?
State Secretary of Higher Education Brian Bridges is focusing on affordability and helping encourage residents who have some credit – but left school – earn their credentials.
Port Authority’s AV shuttle test at Newark Airport offers glimpse into future
“We want to use this technology as soon as possible so we can serve our customers,” PANYNJ Principal Transportation Manager Leo Tsang told NJBIZ. “But we have to make sure that this is safe for everyone.”
New talks yield no deal as nurses strike continues at RWJUH
After meeting for the first in nearly four weeks, the stalemate between more than 1,700 workers and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital persists.
Unemployment rate rises above 4% in New Jersey
The upward trend continues from July, which former state chief economist Charles Steindel described in his analysis of the monthly report for Garden State Initiative as "very concerning."
Murphy nominates DCA commish to succeed late Oliver
Jacquelyn Suarez currently serves as the director of the Department of Community Affairs' Division of Local Government Services.
Port Authority, AACCNJ partner to build local contracting opportunities
“As one of the largest economic generators in the region, we have a commitment to an inclusionary ... practice and to ensuring the economic benefits of our infrastructure projects are available to the communities surrounding our facilities, which includes job opportunities,” said Kevin O’Toole, chairman, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Business coalition pushes back against Murphy’s clean car proposal
"It violates the spirit of our democratic system for an issue of such importance to be solely determined by the governor," the group of nearly 100 wrote to Democratic legislative leaders regarding the rule that would require car manufacturers to reach 100% in zero emission vehicles sales by 2035. "We encourage you to delay this action until a time when it can earn a vote by the full Legislature in[...]
Rutgers Eagleton Institute appoints new director
Fifteen-year faculty veteran Elizabeth Matto succeeds former New Jersey Attorney General John Farmer Jr., who led the Institute since 2019.
36 NJ businesses hit the WALL for unsettled labor violations
“We are going to name and shame the bad actors who are avoiding their responsibilities, not only to the state, but to their employees as well," Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo said with the release of the list.
3 more VC firms approved for NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund
According to New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan, "The NJIEF offers a unique and responsive solution for getting capital into the hands of the state’s youngest companies while also building New Jersey’s role as a leader in innovation."
Grant aims to connect disadvantaged NJ businesses with infrastructure projects
The funding will establish a hub in Newark to help provide local contractors with resources to procure large-scale, regional work that Gov. Phil Murphy said "will generate tens of millions of dollars in private investment."
Jersey City real estate investor sentenced for mortgage fraud scheme
The 53-year-old had previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and four counts of bank fraud.
