The funds from the Department of Community Affairs serve to assist municipalities with improving the economy, appearance and image of their central business districts through the organization of local citizens and resources.

The state Legislature's top-ranking lawmakers from both sides of the aisle took part in a panel discussion at day two of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's ReNEW Jersey Business Summit in Atlantic City in a conversation that was tinged with quite a bit of agreement and, yes, even bipartisanship.

The governor's keynote address at the ReNEW Jersey event in Atlantic City included details of his administration's goals and plans, what he feels are its achievements, and highlighted the importance of supporting the seaside resort town.

The New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund will utilize up to $600 million for the state to become an equity partner in startups alongside venture capital groups in an effort to partner with and support entrepreneurs in the private sector.

U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District, announced the funds to expand the Paulsboro Water Treatment Plant to support job growth in the South Jersey offshore wind industry.

The funds were approved from a large part of the state, including Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union and Warren Counties.

The governor was joined by Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, D-3rd District, and several other lawmakers and officials to promote the fund, which was unveiled as part of the administration's fiscal year 2023 budget proposal.

In addition to Gov. Phil Murphy, a number of elected officials will be getting an earful from New Jersey business owners and others at the Chamber’s ReNew Jersey Business Summit.

The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is holding “the single largest business event in the state this year” on April 13 and 14 at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City, featuring panel discussions about how to reignite New Jersey’s economy, bringing experts together to explore ways to create jobs and make the state more business friendly.

New Jersey’s got a lot going for it, including easy access to the nation’s largest markets, a great education system and a diverse population. But will the state’s high tax burdens derail efforts to improve economic activity here?

NJ FinLit was unveiled as part of National Financial Literary Month during CNBC’s Invest in You: Ready, Set, Grow event.

Not all employees will be eligible because of the nature of their jobs. The Department of Labor & Workforce Development and Motor Vehicle Commission are two such examples, since employees’ primary responsibilities involve in-person services.