PSEG chief, Senate president make business case for higher ed bond
“New Jersey is serious about attracting the high-tech jobs of the future,” said Tom Kean, the last governor to fund such a measure.
Senate set to vote on expedited foreclosures, health benefits exchange
Other bills up for a vote include a measure that would establish a “clean car” commission and another that would bar workers compensation claimants from being billed for approved medical services.
State outreach to Latino-owned business reaps rewards
Officials draw praise from Goya Foods for responsiveness when it came to keeping its operations in New Jersey, as opposed to going out of state.
SBA program offers opportunities for urban businesses
New Jersey's urban entrepreneurs can take advantage of a program sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration that will coach them on how to raise capital, then bring them to New York to pitch their businesses to bankers and investors.
Christie increases funding to community health centers
Gov. Chris Christie announced today an additional $10 million in funding is included in the 2013 fiscal year budget for community health centers, bringing the total funding amount to $50 million.
Additional family leave reporting requirements would be burdensome, group says
Calling it “information overload,” a business group is shooting down a state senator's proposal for more notification about the state's family leave program, saying the new requirements would be burdensome for businesses.
Building contractors support state transportation infrastructure bank
A proposal to establish a new state transportation infrastructure bank is receiving backing from contractors, who see it as a means of tapping a new federal transportation financing program.
Christie calls on South Jersey chamber for support, says Trenton spending must stop
Gov. Chris Christie delivered a stinging rebuke to Democratic legislators and called on business leaders to back his agenda at a speech to the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey today.
Environmental case unlikely to ease liability, exposure for businesses in contaminated sites
But expert says the decision may make the DEP more vigilant about investigations, which could make it tougher to companies.
Working to bring manufacturing jobs back to U.S. shores
Federal program aims to reward employers who work to reverse decades-long process of outsourcing jobs.
Guadagno touts SBA grant as key tool to get N.J. companies into exporting
Funding will go to training and marketing, in order to help New Jersey grow its base of small-business exporters.
Christie signs Permit Extension Act, vetoes bill seeking fracking ban
Both issues were hotly contested by industry and environmentalists, who clashed over the potential for development in protected areas and the potential consequence of hydraulic fracturing.