Gov. Chris Christie's plan to spend half a billion dollars of federal Hurricane Sandy aid on small businesses and tourism is gaining wide support from the business community.
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Christie’s Sandy spending plan includes 300M in small-business grants
Small businesses hurt by Hurricane Sandy will be eligible for a share of up to $300 million in grants, according to Gov. Chris Christie's newly released spending plan for the first installment of federal recovery aid.
Read More »Cancer advocates lead calls for Washington to restart NJ Protect enrollment
Cancer advocates are urging the federal government to allow New Jerseyans to continue enrolling in NJ Protect, a government-subsidized health insurance plan for people with existing medical conditions.
Read More »Sequestration cuts could slow Sandy rebuild, lawmakers warn
Democratic congressional leaders are worried a 5 percent cut in funds earmarked for Hurricane Sandy rebuilding efforts will cause further delays in rebuilding homes and businesses along the Jersey Shore.
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State Street For businesses, labeling bill is food for thought
A bill that would require the labeling of genetically modified food drew plenty of lively discussion from the business community as it went before a committee in the state Senate last week.
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Putting prison site under EDA control a good fit for agency
When a new state law called for the Economic Development Authority to take control of the former Riverfront State Prison site, it put the land in the hands of one of Camden's most prominent landlords.
Read More »175M allocation for Camden aid is nearly exhausted, EDA reports
During a decade of managing the Camden Economic Recovery Board, the state Economic Development Authority has used more than $165 million in funding to spur nearly seven times that amount in total investment in the city.
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February revenue collections ahead of forecast for third straight month
Perhaps the much-derided "Jersey Comeback" was just really late, as opposed to being a no-show altogether.
Read More »Report With lack of ‘riveting issue,’ lobbying fell sharply in 2012
Lobbying dropped off significantly in 2012, according to a new report from the Election Law Enforcement Commission.
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Ensuring federal Sandy aid isn’t hauled away with all the debris
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many a roadway was blocked by a tangle of tree limbs, power lines and other random debris. For local officials hoping to qualify for federal cleanup reimbursement, the debris might as well have been tangled in red tape.
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Christie, lawmakers pledge quick action on incentives bill
The push to revamp the state's development and business incentives won public support today from Gov. Chris Christie and two top Democratic lawmakers, who pledged quick action on a bill that will move through the Legislature starting next week.
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When Sandy slammed food distributor, it turned to SBDC for aid
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno visited a Kearny-based food distributor this afternoon as the first stop on a statewide tour highlighting key resources available to small businesses.
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