NJ economy

Football season sent more gamblers to sports books and, crucially, their phones, according to figures out Monday.

The governor said the revision to indoor masking at private workplaces was a response to a "reasonable ask" from businesses.

The online retail giant is looking to bring on 75,000 new workers ahead of Prime Day, nationwide.

As the governor said more guidance on businesses was days away, the leading republican looking to run against him in November has put out his own target dates.

Tenants and landlords will benefit from the program, which is covering up to six months' back rent for eligible county applicants.

Capacity limits at large venues would be doubling starting on April 2, while outside crowds also would increase, Gov. Phil Murphy said.

Restaurants and other indoor businesses have been given the green light to increase from 35% to 50% capacity, effective March 19, Governor Murphy announced.

More than 155,000 paycheck protection program (PPP) loans have been received in New Jersey during the pandemic, for a total of $17.3 billion.

Nearly 75,000 state residents have been cut off from unemployment benefits that they're due. But state officials say they should start getting payments by next Friday.

New legislation gives a wider window of time before business tax rates spike to try and replenish the state's Unemployment Trust Fund.