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NJ voters expect World Cup economic boost, traffic woes
The latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll finds residents believe the world's largest sporting event will help lift the local economy; however, concerns about traffic, transit crowding and delays persist.
Rutgers poll: NJ residents downbeat on economy, cost of living
A Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds growing dissatisfaction among New Jerseyans on the economy and increasing frustrations with rising cost of living and taxes.
Johnson & Johnson highlights New Jersey roots, growth at Renew summit
Executive Vanessa Broadhurst detailed J&J's continued investments and role in the state economy as she introduced Gov. Mikie Sherrill during the ReNew summit in Atlantic City.
At ReNew Jersey summit, NJ leaders call for faster action, less red tape
At the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's ReNew Jersey Business Summit, Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell joined PSEG leader Ralph LaRossa and Amtrak Chair Anthony Coscia to discuss the issues and how stronger alignment can help drive economic growth and infrastructure progress.
Choose New Jersey highlights global economic gains (photos)
Under the Murphy administration, the organization reports $13.6 billion in FDI and 27,000 jobs created since 2018, fueled by economic missions led by Gov. Phil Murphy.
NRBP: Arts, culture & collaboration drive Newark into 2026
The Newark Regional Economic Outlook highlights local business growth in the Greater Newark region driven by tourism, entertainment, film & TV production and more.
NJ unemployment rises to 4.9% as jobs fall in June
The state lost 9,700 jobs last month, according to the latest figures, with only two sectors seeing growth.
New Jersey job growth holds steady in May
The latest labor report shows steady 4.8% unemployment and growth in leisure, business and manufacturing.
New Jersey adds jobs but unemployment rises in April
New Jersey added 4,800 positions in April 2025, but the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.8% as labor force participation increased.
NJ CPAs split over state’s economic outlook
There was increased optimism over 2022, according to the results of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants survey, which also explored the cost of doing business in the Garden State; industry challenges; and more.
Study: NJ’s clean energy transition could create economic windfall
That's according to not one, but two new studies released this week by the Applied Economic Clinic, which found the state stands to gain an average of $1.3 billion in economic activity and 11,000 well-paying jobs annually.
Report: NJ hospitals pump $62B into state’s economy
The New Jersey Hospital Association’s annual Economic Impact Report found health care centers directly contributed $27.8 billion in 2020, but the ripple effect supporting other industries bumps up that number.
