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Obamanomics: States asked to apply for unemployment test plan

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Obamanomics: States asked to apply for unemployment test plan By JIM KUHNHENN | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is looking for states that will experiment with unemployment insurance programs by letting people test a job while still receiving benefits. The plan is a key [...]
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Bramnick says small-business owners need attention, too

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Bramnick says small-business owners need attention, too The Republican leader in the Assembly said Tuesday he wants to find out if the state is doing enough to help small businesses. “If a major company is going to leave, that makes the front page,” said Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield). “You don’t [...]

>NJ Transit ridership rises, thanks to young commuters and high gas prices

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RIDGEWOOD BLOG POLL: HOW DO YOU GET TO WORK EVERYDAY ? NJ Transit ridership rises, thanks to young commuters and high gas pricesBy Paul NussbaumInquirer Staff Writer High gas prices and the changing habits of young people are driving a shift toward mass transit that could influence budget [...]

>State expected to unveil revises to strategic investment plan in coming week

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State expected to unveil revises to strategic investment plan in coming week The Christie administration is expected this week to unveil changes to its draft strategic investment plan, its blueprint for spurring economic growth in New Jersey and for preserving open space. The Christie [...]

>Jobless Claims Jump; Core PPI Up, Trade Deficit Down

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Jobless Claims Jump; Core PPI Up, Trade Deficit DownPublished: Thursday, 12 Apr 2012 | 8:46 AM ETBy: Reuters The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week to the highest level since January, a development that could raise fears the labor market recovery was stalling after job [...]

>For first time in 2 years, N.J. State Police is hiring

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For first time in 2 years, N.J. State Police is hiring The New Jersey State Police announced Thursday that it would start accepting job applications in May for its next class of troopers – the first in more than two years – and is reaching out to encourage diverse applicants. The State [...]

>Trade mission may yield Teva deal

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Trade mission may yield Teva deal Gov. Chris Christie and a team of advisers finished a weeklong trade mission and political outreach trip to Israel last week in which the headline business deal came in a letter. Teva Pharmaecuticals, an international maker of generic drugs, promised to “give the [...]

>"Not In Labor Force" At New All Time High

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NFP Big Miss: 120K, Expectations 205K, Unemployment 8.2%, “Not In Labor Force” At New All Time HighTyler Durden on 04/06/2012 08:32 -0400 March NFP big miss at just 120K. Unemployment rate declines from 8.3% to 8.2%. Futures slide, for at least a few minutes before the NEW QE TM rumor starts [...]

>Garrett Praises JOBS Act after Attending Bill Signing at White House

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Garrett Praises JOBS Act after Attending Bill Signing at White HouseApr 5, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, today joined President Obama and other Members of Congress at the [...]

>ADP report: Jobs increase, but ‘we aren’t stepping up to the next level’

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ADP report: Jobs increase, but ‘we aren’t stepping up to the next level’ Private-sector nonfarm employment grew by 209,000 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in March, according to the national employment report released today by Roseland-based Automatic Data Processing, which revised its [...]

>New Jersey, maybe not so green after all

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New Jersey, maybe not so green after all Clean energy advocates and lawmakers like to tout the success of New Jersey in developing the nation’s second biggest solar market, a distinction they say has created thousands of jobs in an economy that otherwise has been shedding jobs like paper. [...]

>New Jersey job figures show slow but steady growth

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New Jersey job figures show slow but steady growth During the first two months of 2012 alone, New Jersey created more than half the number of jobs it did during all of last year, according to new data released yesterday from the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In January and [...]

>Legislation that would bar employers from requiring current or prospective employees to give their Facebook login information

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Legislation that would bar employers from requiring current or prospective employees to give their Facebook login information  Legislation that would bar employers from requiring current or prospective employees to give their Facebook login information is being introduced in the state [...]

>Three in 10 young adults live with parents, highest level since 1950s

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Three in 10 young adults live with parents, highest level since 1950sA weak economy and high debt levels are prompting more young adults to return to the family nest, a new survey shows. Perhaps surprisingly, most are happy with their living arrangements. By Husna Haq, Correspondent / March 15, [...]

>Officials tout advantages of new statewide growth plan

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Officials tout advantages of new statewide growth plan A panel of state officials today promised new levels of coordination among local governments and state agencies, as the Chris Christie administration pushes a new statewide plan for redevelopment and environmental preservation. Speaking at [...]

>Minimum-wage hike advances in N.J. Senate

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Minimum-wage hike advances in N.J. Senate A plan to hike New Jersey’s minimum wage by $1.25 to $8.50 an hour is a step closer to approval after the Senate Labor Committee passed it, 3-1, Thursday. The bill, which would peg the wage rate to inflation, passed an Assembly committee last month. Sen. [...]

>New Jersey’s February tax-revenue collections jump 20%, narrowing shortage

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New Jersey’s February tax-revenue collections jump 20%, narrowing shortage New Jersey’s revenue collections jumped 20 percent last month, narrowing the state’s shortfall from budget projections. February revenue was 9.5 percent above forecasts, Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff said in a [...]
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