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Sweeney blasts inaction on wind
Lawmakers and an environmental group today said New Jersey stands to make significant environmental and economic gains from the development of offshore wind, but only if state and federal officials act soon.
Christie taps ex-federal prosecutor to coordinate Sandy recovery effort
Gov. Chris Christie today named Marc Ferzan, a managing director at PricewaterhouseCoopers, to a cabinet-level position from which he will direct recovery efforts as the state looks to rebound from Hurricane Sandy.
ShopRite project moving ahead, but attorney says roadblocks remain
A Wyckoff grocery store that’s been the scene of a pitched battle for more than two years got approval from the town planning board, but a lawyer says the project’s opponents aren’t going away.
NJTV gets grant to archive NJN assets
Four decades of New Jersey television history could soon be preserved for decades to come, thanks to new funding from a New Jersey nonprofit foundation.
Chamber puts disaster-recovery focus on Walk to Washington
The annual trip to the capital will feature panel discussions on rebuilding business in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
An unusual first contract win set up Newark consultancy for neighborhoods projects
BCT Partners got its first contract by default, when the winner was declared ineligible. Since then, it’s been on a roll.
Business groups set for battle as minimum wage hearings get under way
New Jersey's business groups are boosting their efforts to stop a bill that would increase the state minimum wage to $8.50 an hour and link annual adjustments to the Consumer Price Index.
EDA board amends incentives policies, approves 5.1 million for Rowan
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will take a more scientific approach in calculating the maximum internal rate of return for projects seeking assistance under the Economic Redevelopment Growth grant program.
Retailers form group opposing a privatized lottery
Citing a potential shift in lottery sales from Main Street retailers to big-box wholesalers and online platforms, a coalition of small retailers and unionized workers has launched a grassroots campaign opposing the Gov. Chris Christie administration's plans to privatize the state lottery.
Small, but promising, Morristown biotech headed to Windy City
Durata Therapeutics cites incentives and impressive talent pool in Chicago as a reason for heading to Illinois.
Christie sending insurance officials to Sandy-hit counties
Mobile DOBI offices will be set up to help homeowners, businesses with storm-related losses begin process of filing claims.
Officials table vote on state strategic plan
State planning officials tabled a vote today on a new statewide blueprint for economic development and environmental preservation, citing the need to seek more public comment and incorporate goals that could help battered coastal areas rebuild after Hurricane Sandy.
