Former Murphy aides Kelley, Bryan launch consulting firm
Newark-based Elysian Consulting Group will provide expertise on economic and tax policy, real estate development and finance, corporate strategy, public relations, and political strategy.
More than 800K New Jerseyans to begin receiving ANCHOR payments
Over 1.7 million state residents – including 1.25 million homeowners and 514,000-plus renters – applied for the $2 billion tax relief program.
$5M in NJ BRIDGE grants to build, support green workforce
According to First Lady Tammy Murphy, who announced the recipients March 27, their contributions catalyze and support successful models to expand economy opportunities in the sector for communities statewide.
NJ Assembly holds first public budget hearing Monday
“The upcoming public hearings represent a critical element of the Legislature’s budget process," said Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, D-29th District, chair of the Assembly Budget Committee. "I look forward to getting direct input constituents and advocates on issues impacting our communities."
NJ’s February jobs report shows continued momentum, mixed results
According to Charles Steindel, former chief economist for the State of New Jersey, who analyzed the new report for the Garden State Initiative, in 2023 "there were 105,400 more jobs in the state this February than in February 2022.”
Jersey businessman sentenced to 3 years for COVID fraud
According to court documents, the Warren County resident submitted false documentation to three lenders to obtain approximately $1.8 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Senate holds first FY2024 NJ budget hearing in Mahwah
Representatives from the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey testified on topics including the state's $10 billion surplus, unemployment insurance and the sunsetting of the corporate business tax.
Choose New Jersey opens Israel office
The new center "will undoubtedly deepen our economic relationship with Israel, its business leaders and its people,” said Wesley Matthews, president and CEO of the Garden State organization.
Murphy signs three bills from small business package
“This legislation will enable us to attract, retain and inspire small businesses to expand in a state that remains at the national forefront of economic vitality and innovation," the governor said.
Senate quickly passes bill to address potential school aid cuts
While the measure does plug a bulk of the shortfall for a number of schools in the next budget, the affected districts will still be forced to make tough decisions and potential cuts.
Schaffler named Assembly Democrats’ communications director
For the past six years, Rhonda Schaffler has served as a correspondent and host of NJ Spotlight News’ weekly business series, NJ Business Beat.
Jersey man admits to mass-mailing elder fraud scheme
Between March 2019 and May 2022, the defendant obtained more than $1.6 million from victims of the scheme, according to court documents.