The question on a lot of business owners’ minds these days is when will New Jersey’s economy reopen. Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin doesn’t know the answer, but he is making plans for repairing the economic damage caused by a nearly two-month long shutdown of non-essential businesses aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus. Coughlin outlined […]
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Legislature to Act on Coronavirus Relief Measures for Businesses
NJBIA President and CEO Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. issued the following statement regarding multiple COVID-19 response bills being voted on today that will provide relief to New Jersey businesses. “NJBIA has continued appreciation for the efforts of our leadership to put the health and safety of all New Jersey residents first. “Earlier this month, knowing […]
Un-amended Food Waste Bill Hits Senate Roadblock
Last week we told you about the amendments NJBIA Vice President of Government Affairs Ray Cantor was trying to get to legislation mandating recycling of food waste. The Assembly Environment Committee did not adopt them, and the Senate sent the bill directly to the floor without even having a Senate committee hearing. Turns out, the […]
NJBIA Praises Final Legislative Approval of $34 Million Higher Ed Construction Funding
The Assembly and Senate today approved legislation, strongly supported by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, which would appropriate the remaining $34 million from a voter-approved bond issue for construction projects at higher education institutions, and help boost technology and health science programs and renovate classrooms and labs. The $34 million is the balance […]