Lalevee on how many jobs infrastructure proposal would bring — and why he thinks...
The nearly $2 trillion infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden rolled out Wednesday had elected officials and transportation specialists all across the country dreaming of all the projects that could be coming their way....
Governor Murphy names Kate McDonnell as chief counsel
Kate McDonnell has been named as Gov. Phil Murphy's next chief counsel. McDonnell, who currently serves as deputy commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, will assume the role in mid-November following...
Murphy still all-in on millionaire’s tax and raising state sales tax
Gov. Phil Murphy, in a news conference detailing the upcoming budget battle, made one thing very clear to the state’s wealthiest members: He’s still 100 percent behind a millionaire’s tax.
And raising the state’s sales...
Survey: Jerseyans want (small, targeted) fixes to health care system
Approximately three out of four New Jerseyans feel their health care costs are rising faster than their income — and are struggling because of it, according to a recent poll.
And, while that may be...
Another businessman runs? Why Hugin has a chance
Bill Palatucci, a leader of the Republican National Committee in New Jersey, breaks down why he feels former Celgene Chairman and CEO Bob Hugin can win a U.S. Senate seat from New Jersey this...
Mulberry Commons Pedestrian Bridge, unifying symbol for Newark, breaks ground
The cost has not been completely totaled. Figure $110 million, give or take a few bucks on either side.
And the timeline for the ribbon-cutting is a bit uncertain. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said he’s...
State to get additional $425M in grants for NJ Transit, DOT projects
The Federal Highway Administration has awarded an additional $425 million in federal transportation dollars to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for transportation projects, Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration announced Wednesday.
The FHWA provided $425 million...
Murphy playfully quells mutiny by playing down Trump’s ‘Bounty’ quote
Gov. Phil Murphy would not take the bait.
The governor passed on the chance to do battle with President Donald Trump — who seemed to have the group of Northeast governors in mind Monday when...
At summit, business leaders praise luring startups, but also urge support for firms already...
New Jersey is the most densely populated business state in the country, so ensuring that a startup economy is thriving and entrepreneurs feel supported needs to be balanced with supporting the companies that have...
Murphy indicates he may have graduation plan by middle of next week
With each passing reference, the idea of having outdoor high school graduations appears to be a matter of how — and when — not if.
Gov. Phil Murphy’s latest comments on the issue indicated the...
