The Biden administration awarded $2.1 million to the Murray Hill-based research outlet and nearly $5.5 million to the Ivy League school.
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NJ sees holiday tax collection surge ahead of potential spring slump
The state reported $1.34 billion in January sales tax revenue, a 16.1% - or $187 million - increase from 2021.
Read More »Murphy, Dem lawmakers propose plans to limit prescription drug prices (updated)
“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.
Read More »Murphy extends public health emergency as omicron wanes
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.”
Read More »Greater Trenton promotes Evans to SVP
The nonprofit's former vice president of marketing and communications will help drive the organization’s strategic plan, among other responsibilities.
Read More »Long-awaited rules clear way for historic property redevelopment subsidies
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.
Read More »NJ adds another $10M for restaurant relief program
An estimated 3.3 million meals have been purchased from more than 400 participating restaurants since March last year under the initiative.
Read More »NJ approves $41.7M for film, TV incentives; $100K in startup subsidies (updated)
The tranche of awards was announced by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority at its first board meeting of the new year on Wednesday.
Read More »NJ will stop recouping some overpaid COVID jobless benefits
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.
Read More »Amid presidential speculation, Murphy PAC launches with national aspirations
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.
Read More »Murphy to extend public health emergency for 1 more month
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.
Read More »Bigger shoulders (updated)
State lawmakers and other public leaders are aiming to deliver on their promises to make New Jersey more affordable.
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