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Applications for food security grant program open Sept. 27
The $1.5 million initiative offers awards of up to $125,000 for municipal or county governments and redevelopment agencies to come up with plans that leverage "distressed assets" in the state's Food Desert Communities.
Former New Jersey Gov. Jim Florio dies at 85
Florio, a Democrat, was governor from 1990 to 1994 after serving eight terms representing the 1st congressional district in the House of Representatives.
NJEDA approves investment to support state’s innovation ecosystem
To date, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority has committed more than $64.5 million to 20 venture capital funds since 1999 — not including this latest approval.
NJDOL announces $6.5 million in apprenticeship grants
“Apprenticeships are critical to building our workforce and allowing participants to develop the skills they need to obtain meaningful employment,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “By creating invaluable opportunities for underserved individuals, the apprenticeships facilitated by these grant programs are making our state stronger and fairer – furthering my Administration’s efforts to make New Je[...]
Murphy highlights $49M New Brunswick train station upgrades
The governor called attention to the spending from the state's Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which will include extending and replacing passenger platforms, rehabilitating escalators and elevators, installing energy-efficient lighting, and upgrading heating and air-conditioning systems at the Hub City train station.
NJ businesses dealing with another cost: minimum wage increase
When the state recently announced the move to $14.13 per hour for most employees, effective Jan. 1, 2023, it was not a shock, but it did add to an ever-more challenging economic climate.
Application complete, public hearings set for Horizon BCBSNJ reorganization (updated)
At the meetings, the state's largest insurer will present an overview of its plan to become a mutual holding company, the same structure Blue Cross Blue Shield companies operate under in 18 other states.
Rutgers, TAU researchers to receive $200,000 in seed grants
The awards will benefit six partnerships through a research collaboration fund that was established in 2021 to foster international collaboration between the institutions and to support projects across a broad spectrum, including in genomics, agriculture, neurology, quantum computing and computer science.
New Jersey, Chipotle reach $7.75M settlement over child labor violations
“It makes good business sense to treat all workers, particularly minors, fairly and in accordance with the law,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo. In addition to the financial penalty, the restaurant agreed to a comprehensive compliance plan for its 85 New Jersey locations.
Owner of mental health clinics indicted in $1M fraud scheme (updated)
The 56-year-old founder of Kwenyan Professional Health Services and Kwenyan and Associates was charged with first-degree money laundering; second-degree theft by deception; and multiple counts of conspiracy, insurance fraud and related offenses.
NJ’s first lady continues push on maternal, infant health initiatives
Earlier this month, Tammy Murphy took part in the launch of the TeamBirth NJ initiative, which is an evidence based, national model for better provider and patient communication, also called “shared decision-making.”
BioNJ’s Hart appointed chair of CSIT
Debbie Hart was appointed vice chair when Gov. Phil Murphy relaunched the Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology in 2018. Since then, it's provided nearly 150 startups with over $6 million in funding.
