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The Sweet Life Leaves NJ: Candy Giant Mars Wrigley Abandons Newark HQ in Latest Corporate Exodus

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The Sour Truth: Mars Wrigley Abandons Newark HQ as New Jersey’s Corporate Exodus Spikes

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Newark NJ, The corporate landscape in New Jersey just lost a massive piece of its sweetness. Mars Wrigley, the global confectionery powerhouse behind iconic brands like M&M’s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, and Skittles, has officially announced it is leaving its Newark headquarters. The candy titan filed a formal WARN notice indicating it will eliminate 307 local jobs by mid-October, shifting operations following a massive $100 million expansion of its Chicago headquarters.

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New Jersey Plummets in 2026 Best States for Business—Here Is What Went Wrong

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The Paradox State: Why New Jersey Sweeps Education But Ranks Dead Last for Business Friendliness

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey is a land of sharp contrasts. It boasts some of the best schools in the nation and a world-class quality of life. Yet, when it comes to keeping and attracting businesses, the Garden State is facing a harsh economic reality check.

According to CNBC’s newly released 2026 America’s Top States for Business study, New Jersey has slipped to No. 31 overall, down one spot from its No. 30 ranking in 2025. Out of 50 states scored across 138 metrics, New Jersey earned 1,264 out of a possible 2,500 points.

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NJBIA Slams Controversial Climate Superfund Act as ‘Worst Ever’ for Consumers, Warns of Aggressive Energy Price Spikes

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Business Hostility or Climate Fix? NJBIA Slams Controversial Climate Superfund Act as ‘Worst Ever’ for Consumers

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Trenton NJ, A massive legislative battle is brewing in Trenton after the Senate Budget Committee advanced the controversial Climate Superfund Act (also known as the Polluters Pay Act).

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More Anti-Work, Anti-Business from Trenton: The End of the Side Hustle in New Jersey

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End of the Side Hustle? NJ Adopts Controversial ABC Test Rules for Independent Contractors

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s gig economy just hit a massive roadblock. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the state’s business community, the Sherrill administration has officially adopted a Murphy-era rule that drastically tightens the definition of an independent contractor.

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