Government

Online sports betting
Jul 24, 2026

NJ lawmakers push first US online microbetting ban

New Jersey lawmakers seek to ban online microbetting, citing addiction risks and research showing 78% of participants meet the criteria for problem gambling.

Surveillance pricing ban
Jul 23, 2026

Sherrill signs NJ surveillance pricing ban (updated)

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a New Jersey law banning surveillance pricing for groceries and food products using consumers' personal data. But not everyone is happy.

Construction costs
Jul 22, 2026

NJEDA to pause Aspire tax credit applications

NJEDA will pause new Aspire tax credit applications by week's end and relaunch the program this fall with new standards and reforms.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill holds a news conference at the State House in Trenton on July 21, 2026.
Jul 22, 2026

Sherrill: MVC error registered 6,600 noncitizens

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said an MVC software error improperly registered about 6,600 noncitizens to vote nearly three years ago, prompting investigations.

FAIR Act
Jul 21, 2026

Sherrill signs FAIR Act banning algorithmic rent pricing

In an effort to curb rent inflation and boost competition, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed the FAIR Act this week, banning algorithmic rent pricing in New Jersey.

Family care
Jul 21, 2026

NJ expands job-protected family leave to 400K more workers

New Jersey's expanded family leave law now protects 400,000 more workers, with new job protections for TDI and FLI recipients.

Life sciences laboratory
Jul 21, 2026

CSIT-backed startups raise $524M in follow-on funding

Startups back by the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology turned $26.8 million in state grants into $524.5 million in follow-on funding, supporting 1,800 jobs and economic growth.

Jobs
Jul 20, 2026

New Jersey unemployment rate falls to 4.5% in June

New Jersey’s unemployment rate fell to 4.5% in June, the lowest level since March 2024, while payroll employment was nearly unchanged.

Laptop in office
Jul 20, 2026

NJDOT to make Major Access Permitting fully digital

The New Jersey Department of Transportation will make Major Access Permitting fully digital July 30, streamlining approvals through a new e-permitting system.

Puppies
Jul 15, 2026

FDU Poll: voters back pet tax credit, reject theater alcohol

An FDU Poll found New Jersey voters narrowly support a pet tax credit but oppose legislation allowing movie theaters to sell alcohol.

Camden County announces a $400 million investment to improve water quality throughout the county.
Jul 15, 2026

Camden County unveils $400M waterway restoration plan

Camden County unveiled a $400M plan to restore waterways, reduce flooding, improve water quality and expand recreation.

Nuclear energy bill signing
Jul 14, 2026

Sherrill signs Power NJ Act to expand nuclear energy

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs the Power NJ Act, launching advanced nuclear procurement with ratepayer protections in New Jersey.