Avian flu is killing birds nationwide, driving up costs

Doctor burnout, malpractice rates are key factors in New Jersey

August was 21st straight month of job growth in NJ

Proposed bill would impose tougher penalties for attacks on health care workers

The state's unemployment rate went up to 7.3% in July

The state Department of Labor says New Jersey gained 6,700 jobs in November and unemployment dropped 0.2 percent.

Any way you add it up, the post-recession employment recovery is going to be long and difficult.