Murphy lets NJ keep the one ‘really cool’ thing to come out of the pandemic
Outdoor dining was initially expanded in 2020 to help the hospitality industry survive when indoor dining rooms were ordered closed.
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It’s not all bad news: A look at job market in NJ after the pandemic
Government employment hasn't fully rebounded, so overall jobs remain lower than they were in February 2020 in New Jersey.
How NJ wants to make it easier for teens to get working papers
With a workforce shortage continuing and summer here, lawmakers may let teens work longer days and weeks and simplify the process for getting working papers.
Home-baked goods businesses are finally legal in New Jersey
New Jersey becomes the last state to allow "cottage food" businesses to be run from residents' home kitchens. Permit applications available soon.
Labor shortage about to get worse, as students return to college
The return of college students to campus is an annual rite of passage marking the end of summer – but will add to the current challenge for employers.
To help summer economy, NJ may let teens work 50 hours a week
State lawmakers have an idea for easing the labor crunch: Let 16- and 17-year-olds work overtime this summer.
NJ announces plans for $100M for COVID economic recovery
At a Hillsborough brewery, elected officials detailed plans for spending $100 million in federal CARES Act funds.
What Cities Are People Moving To? (Hint: It’s Not Trenton)
Trenton is at the bottom of a list of growing cities in America.
NJ retailers that are opening this week for first time in months
Monday, June 15 is the day non-essential retail stores are allowed to start welcoming customers for in-person shopping for the first time since March 21.