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Oct 28, 2011

Association says tort reform would encourage business growth in N.J.

If New Jersey follows states like Texas and South Carolina in reforming its tort laws, the New Jersey Law Reform Association said, thousands of jobs can be created.

Oct 28, 2011

New Brunswick hospitals hope study will address community needs

Two New Brunswick hospitals are joining in a study to assess community health needs and determine how to better coordinate patient services in Middlesex and Somerset counties, hospital representatives said.

Oct 28, 2011

Economist N.J. employment stable, but recovery remains tepid

Decreases in unemployment insurance applications and continuing benefits, along with a positive Bureau of Labor Statistics household report, tell Patrick O'Keefe that New Jersey's labor market is stabilizing.

Oct 28, 2011

More than 200M in hurricane aid approved for N.J. businesses, residents

The federal government in two months has approved more than $200 million in aid for New Jersey residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Irene, officials said this week.

Oct 28, 2011

Engineering firm taps new tech for Statue of Liberty renovations

An East Hanover engineering firm is giving Lady Liberty a checkup.

Oct 28, 2011

Deals and Moves October 28

Industrial-strength financing; $500 million share buyback program; genetic screening collaboration.

Oct 27, 2011

Association N.J.’s hospitals engineer 18.6B in economic activity

Garden State hospitals are working to keep patients healthy, but in doing so, they're also providing first aid to the state's economy, according to a report issued today by the New Jersey Hospital Association.

Oct 27, 2011

Democratic legislators expected to grill treasurer on transportation bonds

State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff is expected to receive an earful from Democratic legislators on plans to use unused bonding authority to pay for transportation funding at a Joint Budget Oversight Committee this afternoon in Trenton.

Oct 27, 2011

Panelists say N.J. real estate sector making steady progress

New Jersey's real estate sector is recovering from the recession, and should continue to see slow and steady progress in the years ahead, according to a panel discussion this morning at the New Jersey State of the State 2011 conference of the Council on State Public Affairs, at the Palace at Somerset Park.

Oct 27, 2011

With sales down, Bel Fuse says it plans realignment, more acquisitions

Technology component manufacturer Bel Fuse Inc. announced Thursday it plans to realign the company in a bid to cut costs and put the Jersey City company back on the path to greater profitability.

Oct 27, 2011

Feds recognize N.J. effort in fight against fraudulent unemployment insurance claims

The state has received an award from the U.S. Department of Labor for its effort to combat unemployment insurance fraud.

Oct 27, 2011

Deals and Moves October 27

Hertz withdraws offer; Pershing adds trust networks; Modern leadership.