"Enabling this certification will assure that LGBTQ+ - owned businesses, just like minority- and women -owned businesses, will be given every chance to succeed," said Sen. Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz.

The trio of measures would establish a mentorship program for startups, compile a reference manual for new companies and create a "cure period" for certain violations.

The event brings together leaders and stakeholders from a range of sectors for speeches, a panel discussion, networking and a business expo.

“This is the beginning of a very exciting new chapter for the New Jersey Department of Health and public health in the Garden State,” said Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “We have a great opportunity to build a more resilient health department with a robust, well-trained workforce, a modernized infrastructure, and a stronger system for a healthier New Jersey."

The program for probation clients and recovery court participants will feature representatives from Amazon, Dunkin, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Sussex County Community College, Atlantic Health System and the United States Army.

“From day one, my administration has made it a priority to support and improve our public school system – and helping our schools implement critical facility projects is an important component of those efforts,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.

Lisa Walker comes to the Treasury from the private sector, while William Connors was elevated from his role as head of fixed income.

The U.S. Department of Justice and attorneys general of eight states allege the tech giant has attempted to eliminate competition in the digital advertising marketplace and create a monopoly over all advertising bought and sold on the internet.

The $650 million announced by the state came from work on projects including "Oppenheimer," "Inappropriate Behavior," "Maybe I Do" and "The Walking Dead City."

Announced by Gov. Phil Murphy and state legislators, the three-bill package comes comes on the heels of recent financial shortfalls by institutions such as New Jersey City University and Bloomfield College.

“After five years of bold climate action in New Jersey, we must not only assess our progress to date, but renew our commitment to a clean energy economy while taking stock of the breadth of resources at our disposal,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement.

Under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Paul Moriarty, D-4th District, the Garden State would become the first in the nation to require that stores provide an offline savings alternative of identical value.