At the rate jobs have been added so far in 2021, it would take until the end of 2023 to recover pandemic-era losses. But things might speed up going forward.
Unemployed workers aren't required to be looking for work during the pandemic – but they must still certify they're ready, willing and available to work.
The labor department would have to assign full-time unemployment claims handlers to legislative districts under a bill responding to continuing frustrations.
The Monmouth County Board of Commissioners has put together a guide for restaurants, small businesses and businesses of any kind looking to set up shop outdoors with how and where they can do so.
An Assembly committee endorsed a package of bills designed to boost New Jersey's alcohol makers, including some with a revenue benefit for cities and towns.
With changes to emphasis innovation, a plan to create the Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission is one vote from legislative approval.