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NJBIA: Why Legislative Oversight of ABC Test Framework Is Necessary
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (767+ words) In the span of'six days, the Sherrill administration codified a controversial rule that will make it much more difficult to be an independent contractor in New Jersey, and the Legislature had a'committee'hearing on it.' Politically, with a new governor in…...
MYB This Weekend: Lt. Gov. Caldwell Talks Improving NJ's Workforce
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (167+ words) New Jersey Business & Industry Association MYB This Weekend: Lt. Gov. Caldwell Talks Improving NJ's Workforce On this weekend's Minding Your Business on News 12+, the show features coverage from NJBIA's Workforce Summit where Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell told the capacity crowd…...
MYB This Weekend: How Children's Specialized Hospital Improves Lives
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (165+ words) New Jersey Business & Industry Association MYB This Weekend: How Children's Specialized Hospital Improves Lives On this weekend's Minding Your Business on News 12+, Children's Specialized Hospital President and CEO Dr. Matthew Mc Donald joins Bob Considine to discuss the comprehensive efforts…...
NJBIA Seeks Amendments to 'Fair Price Protection Act"
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (252+ words) NJBIA is recommending amendments to the proposed "Fair Price Protection Act" aimed at balancing consumer protection while allowing grocery stores to responsibly leverage technology to improve efficiency, transparency, and affordability. In'written testimony to the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee…...
Data Shows NJ Ranks High in State and Local Tax Collections Per Capita
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (340+ words) Across the country, state and local governments collected $7, 038 per capita in total state and local taxes in FY 2023. The'five states with the highest tax collections per capita were New York ($12, 506);'North Dakota ($9, 834);'Hawaii ($9, 758); Connecticut ($9, 388), and New Jersey ($9, 178).'The District of…...
Trucking Groups Urge Sherrill, Legislature to Use IRS Test to Determine Worker Status
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (446+ words) The New Jersey New Jersey Motor Truck Association and Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers issue a joint statement on Thursday, joining the call for Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the Legislature to immediately reinstate the multi-factor economic realities test that was…...
Dave Cole - New Jersey Business & Industry Association
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (26+ words) Dave Cole New Jersey Business & Industry Association Sneakers, Scholarships, Service: HACE Celebrates Hometown Heroes, Students J&J Donation to Fund Stockton Nursing Scholarship, Expand Support Programs...
Sneakers, Scholarships, Service: HACE Celebrates Hometown Heroes, Students
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (179+ words) The fourth annual'scholarship gala, "Sneaker Ball: Hometown Heroes " Lace Up to Lift Up," presented by the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth (HACE) Foundation,'recently'brought together inspiring community leaders, advocates, and partner organizations to celebrate'local heroes, mentorship, and opportunities…...
J&J Donation to Fund Stockton Nursing Scholarship, Expand Support Programs
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (417+ words) When you invest in nursing scholarships, food'security'and housing stability, you are not supporting something on the margins. You are strengthening the very foundation of student success," said Stockton University President Joe Bertolino." We believe students cannot thrive academically without stability,…...
Siekerka on What Happens Next with Independent Contractor Rule
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (552+ words) After four hours of committee testimony from freelance workers, businesses and union representatives yesterday on the controversial independent contractor rule adopted by the Sherrill administration last week, one wonders what the next steps might be. Speaking to Bill Spadea on…...