This November, New Jersey voters will be asked if they'd like to amend the state constitution to increase the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $8.25 and then adjust it annually based on the cost of living.
For farmers, business owners and government officials up and down the West Coast, Washington's bridge collapse on Interstate 5 represents much more than a close brush with tragedy. As much as $20 billion in freight travels to and from Canada and along the busy north-south corridor each year.
The Federal Reserve right now is debating whether its economic stimulus program should continue or be curtailed, and their decision may have a deep impact on growth.
Against the backdrop of a still-struggling economy, New Jersey continues to make improvements in the eyes of CEOs over the past year both as a place to do business and expand their businesses, according to the newly-released 2013 C-Suite Survey conducted by the Rutgers University Bloustein School.
A new Gallup poll finds many Americans think a family of four needs about $58,000 a year to get by in their community, but most New Jerseyans believe the total should be a lot higher.