NJ's economic competitiveness still ranks 'pretty darn low'
New Jersey ranks 46th among the states for economic competitiveness in annual ALEC study. Take it with a pro-corporate grain of salt, say progressive critics.
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Jewelry company that owns Kay and Zales is giving up on malls
The high-end jewelry company, which also operates Jared Galleria locations, is closing another 150 stores within the next year.
NJ government contractor underpaid unauthorized immigrants
A Toms River businessman took taxpayer funds and cheated his workers.
American Family Act would pay $300 a month for kids under 6
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., wants to increase tax credits for lower income families.
Should New Jersey add lots more places to buy alcohol?
An Assembly panel begins a series of hearings into whether to expand alcohol sales in New Jersey – at restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations and more.
Grant money is letting NJ apprentices upgrade skills & paychecks
Grant money from the state is allowing workers to upgrade their skill sets and their paychecks
Hundreds of seasonal jobs at NJ parks, forests and historic sites
The Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for hundreds of season jobs at state parks, forests and historic sites.
South Jersey's economy improved in 2018
A new report finds Increased casino revenue was one of several reasons why.
NJ accountants say tax incentives are not effective for business
A survey by the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants finds more than half of their members believe state tax incentives do not attract business.
NJ towns using state law to revitalize the local economy
Many towns in South Jersey are using New Jersey's Housing and Redevelopment Law to designate areas for redevelopment that will attract businesses and jobs.