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Jul 18, 2012

Tax cuts’ expiration would have outsized effect on N.J., economist says

While high-income earners represent less than 6 percent of New Jersey taxpayers, they account for nearly 57 percent of all federal personal income taxes paid from the state, compared to less than 50 percent nationally, according to a study by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.

Jul 18, 2012

Deals and Moves July 18

College lease, energy exit, technology partnership.

Jul 17, 2012

State’s 4th off-track betting parlor opens as lawsuit over future sites is halted

New Jersey's newest off-track wagering parlor is officially open, and a lawsuit that could have impacted the development of other betting taverns in the state has been halted for the time being.

Jul 17, 2012

N.J. startup aims to challenge Groupon with app to share business recommendations

As a physician with an entrepreneurial background, Dr. Michael Gutkin has invested in several local businesses in New Jersey, including hair salons, rental companies and pizza parlors. So when his patient, Brad McEvilly, approached him with an idea to develop a mobile app that encourages users to snap...

Jul 17, 2012

N.J. pharma pipelines include 38 mental health drugs

Merck & Co. and Roche are New Jersey's leaders in developing new treatments for mental illness, according to new data from the trade group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

Jul 17, 2012

Hunterdon hospital, Aetna partner to launch ACO

Hunterdon Healthcare Partners, a partnership between physicians and Hunterdon Healthcare System, will launch this summer a new accountable-care organization with insurer Aetna Inc. to reduce medical costs and improve the delivery of care to its employees and Aetna's members.

Jul 17, 2012

Deals and Moves July 17

Sports selection, industrial sale, mobile apps partnership.

Jul 16, 2012

Boots to Business aims at driving entrepreneurship on military bases

As the rate of military service members transitioning into the work force continues to exceed the employment rate for veterans each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a training program to encourage entrepreneurship on military bases, ultimately creating jobs and driving economic growth.

Jul 16, 2012

Second gift card company returns to N.J.

A second gift card distributor announced Monday it will restock its New Jersey shelves following revisions the state made to its escheatment process.

Jul 16, 2012

Burlington, Salem colleges join forces for trio of degrees

Residents of Salem and Burlington counties now have new options for degrees, thanks to a partnership formed by Burlington County College and Salem Community College on Friday.

Jul 16, 2012

Investment firm pays nearly 2B to acquire Par Pharmaceutical

Woodcliff Lake-based Par Pharmaceutical Cos. Inc. today announced it has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of private investment firm TPG for approximately $1.9 billion in cash.

Jul 16, 2012

Deals and Moves July 16

Public relations selection, medical licensing, solar warehouse opening.