The state reported $1.34 billion in January sales tax revenue, a 16.1% - or $187 million - increase from 2021.

“With these efforts, we will join the growing number of states that are saying enough is enough when it comes to rising drug costs by taking a long look under the hood of the entire process – and then fixing what needs to be fixed,” the governor said during an event announcing the initiatives.

The move marks the 17th continuation since the first declaration in March 2020. However, the governor said not to expect restrictions like those seen at the pandemic's onset: “Have fun," he said. "No reason to ban anything.”

The nonprofit's former vice president of marketing and communications will help drive the organization’s strategic plan, among other responsibilities.

The goal of the Historic Property Reinvestment Program is to revitalize these vacant and abandoned sites — some in New Jersey date back to the mid-17th century — in a way that benefits the local neighborhood and economy.

An estimated 3.3 million meals have been purchased from more than 400 participating restaurants since March last year under the initiative.

The tranche of awards was announced by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority at its first board meeting of the new year on Wednesday.

As many as 250,000 Garden State residents could be affected by new guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor that advises how states can avoid the claw backs.

The political action committees could boost Gov. Phil Murphy’s nationwide presence as opinions as to whether he's eyeing the nation's top office persist.

The extension will allow the K-12 school mask mandate to stay in place until March 7, with the goal of lifting the orders at that time.

State lawmakers and other public leaders are aiming to deliver on their promises to make New Jersey more affordable.

Similar proposals gained traction last summer and during the lame duck voting session after the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development revealed that New Jersey businesses would have to pay $252 million beginning in October 2021 to replenish the state’s unemployment trust fund.