economy

Outdoor dining was initially expanded in 2020 to help the hospitality industry survive when indoor dining rooms were ordered closed.

Government employment hasn't fully rebounded, so overall jobs remain lower than they were in February 2020 in New Jersey.

It was the 18th consecutive month of jobs gains in New Jersey, though the third smallest monthly increase in that year and a half.

With a workforce shortage continuing and summer here, lawmakers may let teens work longer days and weeks and simplify the process for getting working papers.

New Jersey's economy has now regained nearly 93% of the jobs it lost during the shutdown days in the first two months of the pandemic.

The latest bids to make New Jersey more veteran-friendly are tax breaks to encourage businesses to add veterans and military spouses to the payroll.

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association survey finds business owners are less confident about New Jersey's economy entering 2022 than they were approaching 2021.

Jack Ciattarelli came by our Townsquare Media Jersey Shore newsroom in Toms River to explain his plans for residents, businesses and others who live and work in New Jersey.

New Jersey becomes the last state to allow "cottage food" businesses to be run from residents' home kitchens. Permit applications available soon.

An unofficial count shows 360 municipalities have opted out of legal marijuana industry and 90 have opted in. But new state rules could sway the reluctant.

The return of college students to campus is an annual rite of passage marking the end of summer – but will add to the current challenge for employers.

State lawmakers have an idea for easing the labor crunch: Let 16- and 17-year-olds work overtime this summer.