The nonprofit's former vice president of marketing and communications will help drive the organization’s strategic plan, among other responsibilities.
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Government
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.
Read More »Lawmakers take aim at pandemic unemployment tax hikes in new session
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.
Read More »NJBIZ Conversations EXTRA: Chris Porrino
The Lowenstein Sandler partner and former state attorney general talks about Matt Platkin's legal acumen, his suitability for position of AG and the power of the office.
Read More »NJ paying down $2.5B of its oldest debt
The payment, part of a financial maneuver approved by Gov. Phil Murphy and Democratic lawmakers last June, comes as the state faces a potential “fiscal cliff” in the near future, where expenses outpace the level of cash to support those costs.
Read More »Lawmakers float business tax breaks for hiring workers with disabilities
Employers could be eligible for thousands of dollars in subsidies under a proposal approved by a state Assembly panel on Feb. 3.
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