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New jersey employers have disclosed layoffs affecting more than 2,100 workers across pharmaceuticals, banking, retail, hospitality and manufacturing as job concerns mount statewide.

More Bad News for Mikie Sherrill as New Jersey Employers Announce More Than 2,100 New Layoffs

New jersey officials announced more than $20 million in environmental settlements with hess and hercules over alleged contamination at multiple sites across the state.

New Jersey Secures More Than $20 Million in Pollution Settlements With Hess, Hercules

A growing list of companies is moving jobs, headquarters and operations out of new jersey in 2026, with dr. Praeger’s manufacturing becoming the latest departure.

Even the Vegans Are Fleeing New Jersey Under Governor Mikie Sherill, Democrats to Red States

Dr. Praeger’s is moving manufacturing from new jersey to kentucky, eliminating 168 elmwood park jobs while keeping a corporate office in the area.

Vegan Food Manufacturer Leaving Blue Jersey for Red Kentucky as Sherrill Continues to Blame Trump for Business Woes

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New Jersey Could Put More Than 1 Million Jobs at Risk Under New Independent Contractor Rule, Business Group Warns

A new jersey bill setting a 30% growth goal for certain contracts awarded to minority- and women-owned businesses is drawing criticism from dawn fantasia.

NJ Bill Setting 30% Minority, Women Contracting Goal Draws Fire From Female GOP Lawmaker

Guinness open gate brewery in halethorpe, maryland, will close to the public nov. 1 after eight years, with remaining operations ending by year's end.

Last Call for Guinness in Baltimore as Open Gate Brewery Announces Shutdown

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Gov. Sherrill Blames Trump for Weak Jobs Report as NJ Republicans Turn Focus Back on New Jersey

The owner of three ocean county gas stations will pay $17,500 after investigators found deceptive pump pricing and multiple weights-and-measures violations.

Two Toms River Gas Stations, One Lakehurst Station Settle Deceptive Pricing Case for $17,500

Gov. Mikie sherrill says prudential's next chapter remains in newark as the company prepares to sell two buildings and consolidate its headquarters operations.

Sherrill Says Prudential Is Staying in Newark as Company Moves to Sell Two Downtown Buildings

New jersey republican leaders anthony bucco and john dimaio are asking gov. Mikie sherrill to delay new independent contractor regulations until july 2027.

New Jersey GOP Leaders Urge Sherrill to Delay Independent Contractor Rules Until 2027

Cigarette prices now average more than $10 per pack nationwide, while new jersey smokers are paying roughly $11. 66.

Cigarettes Now Average More Than $10 a Pack Nationwide, With New Jersey Near $12

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Oceanport’s father time paid a local fine in pennies on livestream and says he got his ramp back as his wider legal battle with the borough continues. Screen capture - fathertime / facebook

Oceanport Boat Captain Involved in Ongoing Feud with Town Hall Pays Fine in Pennies

Volunteers harvested nearly 110,000 pounds of squash in 90 minutes in pittstown and donated $50,000 to support america’s grow-a-row hunger relief.

Volunteers Harvest 110,000 Pounds of Squash in 90 Minutes to Help Feed New Jersey Families

New jersey s4075 would restrict ai workplace surveillance, require human review of automated decisions and give employees new rights to challenge ai systems.

New Jersey Wants to Outlaw AI Tools That Track Employee Productivity

Pennies and other u. S. Coins sit beside a cash register as new jersey lawmakers consider rules allowing merchants to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel.

New Jersey Wants To Retire The Penny, Allow Businesses To Round Checks to 5 Cents

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Why Are So Many New Jersey Warehouses Empty While More Keep Getting Built?

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New Warehouse among Two Major Land-Use Applications at the Howell Zoning Board Next Week

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Converse has removed a controversial advertisement featuring k-pop star karina after critics said elements of the image evoked racist imagery. Photo courtesy converse.

Nike-Owned Converse Pulls Controversial Ad After Backlash, Issues Apology

New jersey residents continue confronting high electricity costs as state officials wage dozens of federal lawsuits and oversee utility rates through the bpu.

New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill Has Sued Trump About 75 Times. What About the Fight Over Our Electric Bills?

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