Persistent political giant Codey gone at 79
The longest tenured elected leader in New Jersey history met his sunset Jan. 11.
Family members of former governor Richard J. “Dick” Codey announced his passing in Roseland at the age of 79.
“If anybody embodied...
Assembly Committee advances bill to protect personal information
The Assembly Judiciary Committee advanced a bill to safeguard the privacy of New Jersey residents by limiting the collection and sharing of personal information.
Bill A6309, sponsored by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, would establish limits for...
Atlantic City upgrades issuer credit rating to Baa3 from Ba1 in Moody’s Ratings
Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Atlantic City’s issuer credit rating to Baa3 from Ba1, officially restoring its investment-grade status for the first time in more than a decade. This upgrade marks a major milestone in...
N.J. business groups oppose extension of family leave
Last month, the state Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sens. Paul Moriarty and Andrew Zwicker that would extend job protections to more employees who wish to take paid or unpaid leave. The measure drew...
Report says startups developed at SICs projected to generate over $17B in economic activity,...
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority released findings Dec. 22 from an economic impact assessment of the Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) initiative that said new businesses that are formed and developed at the state’s...
Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis among pharmas reaching accord with U.S. government on drug...
President Donald J. Trump announced Dec. 19 nine new agreements with major pharmaceutical companies to lower prescription drug prices for Americans in line with the lowest prices paid by other developed nations, also known...
NJEDA board approves second round of FEED NJ Grants, providing $9.3M to 23 groups
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority Board approved Dec. 17 more than $9.3 million in grant awards to 23 groups under the Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey (FEED NJ) Pilot Program.
The...
1888 Studios breaks ground on N.J.’s largest film and TV production campus in Bayonne
In another step toward making New Jersey the East Coast mecca of film and television production, 1888 Studios broke ground Dec. 16 on the future site of a massive studio campus set to become...
NJDOH, NJDHS to receive $540M for communities with greatest health needs
The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) announced that the federal government has approved approximately $540 million in funding to help hospitals care for uninsured...
Governor-elect Sherrill nominates Davenport for attorney general
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill nominated Dec. 15 law-enforcement veteran Jennifer Davenport to be the next attorney general of New Jersey.
Davenport, a lifelong resident of New Jersey and the mother of two daughters, has more than...
