A bill before the Assembly today that would have required county-based plans for imposing or lifting business operating restrictions, instead of the statewide, one-size-fits-all executive orders that have been used since the pandemic began nearly a year ago, was not acted upon as scheduled. The bill, S-3093/A-4910, supported by NJBIA and sponsored by Senator Vin […]
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Restaurants Faring Better with Second Round of PPP Loans
The Accommodation and Food Services industry, which includes restaurants, has received more than $18 billion in loans under the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program that began last month, more than any other industry. According to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Accommodation and Food Services industry has received 18% of the $101 billion in PPP loans distributed so far in […]
Serving Up Support for NJ Restaurants, Bars
It’s the dead of winter and COVID-19 restrictions continue to assail the restaurant and hospitality industry. But legislative efforts are continuing to help many of these surviving establishments, which have been the hardest hit during the pandemic. “It is a positive to see that our policymakers understand the very serious plight of our dining industry and are taking action,” said NJBIA Vice President of […]
NJBIA Supports Bills to Assist Restaurant Industry Hurting from COVID-19
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association strongly supports a legislative package before an Assembly Committee today that is designed to help restaurants and small businesses suffering from the economic fallout of COVID-19. NJBIA Vice President of Government Affairs Christopher Emigholz said the bills would address some of the overly restrictive limits that have been placed […]
Another Outdoor Dining Expansion Bill Hits Governor’s Desk
Another unanimous vote for a bill allowing outdoor dining expansion is back on the governor’s desk. Bill S-3340 passed 34-0 in the Senate and 75-0 in the Assembly on Monday, without any committee votes preceding it. Last week, Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed bill A-4525, which allowed businesses wanting to expand outdoor operations to apply, at […]