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NJ taps employers with workers on Medicaid to counter Trump cuts(AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)

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NJ taps employers with workers on Medicaid to counter Trump cuts

Hundreds of millions of dollars expected from companies, including Amazon and Walmart, to fill federal aid gap

John Reitmeyer | July 27, 2026
NJ coaxing World Cup fans to celebrate on this side of the Hudson(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NJ coaxing World Cup fans to celebrate on this side of the Hudson

Visitor experiences, a cheeky ad in London, tips on social media for local businesses to avoid a repeat of 2014 Super Bowl

Joanna Gagis | June 9, 2026
Burlington City gets lawmakers’ backing for economic zone program(NJ Spotlight News)
Burlington City gets lawmakers’ backing for economic zone program

For one of New Jersey's oldest municipalities, potential to charge just half the retail sales tax in a step to help small businesses

John Reitmeyer | May 19, 2026
Financial, consumer watchdog on ‘life support’ under Trump(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Financial, consumer watchdog on ‘life support’ under Trump

Courts have blocked administration’s attempts to gut Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staff

Benjamin J. Hulac | February 12, 2026
Slight boost in jobs, tax revenue ahead of Sherrill’s first spending proposal(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Slight boost in jobs, tax revenue ahead of Sherrill’s first spending proposal

Total state receipts grew 4.8% year over year, according to Treasury

John Reitmeyer | January 26, 2026
NJ minimum wage rises, but not for all(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NJ minimum wage rises, but not for all

Automatic hourly rate nears $16, but many workers exempted

John Reitmeyer | January 5, 2026
Stagnating national jobs market raises economic concerns(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Stagnating national jobs market raises economic concerns

New Jersey unemployment rate now 5.2%

Briana Vannozzi | December 18, 2025
FIFA World Cup ticket prices leave fans frustrated and priced out(NJ Spotlight News)
FIFA World Cup ticket prices leave fans frustrated and priced out

Dynamic pricing allows ticket prices to fluctuate based on demand

Raven Santana | December 17, 2025
NJ breaks ground on major production studio in Bayonne
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NJ breaks ground on major production studio in Bayonne

Paramount signed 10-year lease as the anchor of 1888 Studios, a 58-acre production campus

Briana Vannozzi | December 16, 2025
Could layoffs in NJ preview a recession for 2026?AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File
Could layoffs in NJ preview a recession for 2026?

New Jersey saw more than 2,300 layoffs last month

Brenda Flanagan | December 10, 2025
Energy costs, Trump tariffs rising concerns for NJ businessesJon Moore on Unsplash
Energy costs, Trump tariffs rising concerns for NJ businesses

Nearly all surveyed said energy costs impacted business, according to industry group poll

John Reitmeyer | December 9, 2025
Small business owners split over expanding family leave protections(NJ Spotlight News)
Small business owners split over expanding family leave protections

Lawmakers consider move to include family leave benefits for businesses with as few as five employees

Raven Santana | December 4, 2025
NJ small businesses brace for high-stakes holidays
NJ small businesses brace for high-stakes holidays

Holiday shopping season isn't just busy -- it's critical

Raven Santana | December 2, 2025
Business ‘blueprint’ seeks to reignite NJ’s economic competitiveness
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Business ‘blueprint’ seeks to reignite NJ’s economic competitiveness

With eye on the 2025 governor’s race, business leaders want urgent reforms

Briana Vannozzi | October 24, 2025
NJ sues Amazon over its ‘Flex’ program
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NJ sues Amazon over its ‘Flex’ program

Officials claim Amazon wrongly called drivers independent contractors. Amazon says NJ is wrong on 'facts and the law'

Briana Vannozzi | October 21, 2025
Economic, political anxieties drive record gold prices(AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
Economic, political anxieties drive record gold prices

Now topping $4,000 an ounce, gold boomed over last seven months

Brenda Flanagan | October 20, 2025
Atlantic City’s summer success spurs talk of year-round growth(AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Atlantic City’s summer success spurs talk of year-round growth

Recent panel emphasized collaboration over competition as key to sustaining growth

Raven Santana | October 16, 2025
Hispanic business leaders navigate growth, anxiety amid shifting policies
Hispanic business leaders navigate growth, anxiety amid shifting policies

Latino business community celebrates economic strength while grappling with immigration fears

Briana Vannozzi | October 14, 2025
South Jersey looks to baseball, soccer and more for tourism boostAP Photo/Matt Rourke
South Jersey looks to baseball, soccer and more for tourism boost

After uneven summer season, 2026 could be better, officials say

John Reitmeyer | October 14, 2025
Newark Liberty’s AirTrain to be replaced, finally
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Newark Liberty’s AirTrain to be replaced, finally

New system will be faster, more efficient, according to officials

Raven Santana | October 8, 2025
Green economy means jobs for NJ, report says(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Green economy means jobs for NJ, report says

As Trump backs off, Murphy administration points to new jobs, more opportunity

John Reitmeyer | October 6, 2025
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