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As COVID Restrictions Lift New Jersey Small Businesses Gain Optimism

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), is more optimistic about the Garden State’s re-opening and the future of small business in the state. This comes after Governor Murphy’s announcement that because of new guidelines from the CDC, more restrictions will be lifted to help New Jersey’s small businesses continue to recover from the health and economic crisis and pandemic.

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Lawsuit on Behalf of Shuttered Businesses seeks a declaratory judgment against the Governor

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Morris Plains  NJ,  Six months after Governor Phil Murphy issued numerous Executive Orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the Sussex County Superior Court, Law Division, is seeking a declaratory judgment against the Governor.

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New New Jersey 2.75% Excise Tax to Cost Consumers Millions

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Trenton NJ, The New Jersey Business & Industry Association is urging two legislative committees today to vote against a proposed $300 million health insurance tax that would increase costs for businesses, nonprofits and ultimately all employees who pay a portion of their healthcare premiums.

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New Jersey’s Small Businesses Need Protection from Lawsuits Due to Forced COVID19 Shutdown

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TRENTON NJ, Early last month, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation into law providing healthcare workers civil and criminal immunity from liability for certain malpractice lawsuits that allege injury or death incurred during the public health emergency. That was an important way to support those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. Now, as we look toward a gradual opening of the economy in New Jersey, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is asking that the Governor and Legislature offer similar protections to small businesses that want to help lead the economic recovery.

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5 Ways To Support Your Local Salon During Uncertain Times

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TRENTON NJ , As part of the State’s effort to combat COVID-19 and reduce the rate of community spread, Governor Phil Murphy and State Director of Emergency Management Colonel Patrick Callahan today announced an Administrative Order mandating the indefinite closure of all personal care businesses which cannot comply with social distancing guidelines, including barber shops, hair salons, spas, nail and eyelash salons, tattoo parlors, among others – and social clubs.

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