Funds for human trafficking prevention, energy efficiency approved by CRDA
ATLANTIC CITY — The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved funding for several initiatives last week, including to continue a human trafficking intervention program for an additional year and a study of energy efficiency at authority properties. The board unanimously approved spending more than $200,000 to fund the efforts of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley’s anti-human […]
New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increases to Over $14/Hour for Most Employees
TRENTON – New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by $1.13 to $14.13 per hour for most employees, effective today, January 1, 2023. The increase is part of legislation signed by Governor Murphy in February 2019 that gradually raises the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024 for most employees. When Governor Murphy took […]
NJEDA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW CANNABIS GRANT PROGRAM
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board announced today the creation of the Cannabis Equity Grant Program, aimed at helping start-ups in the state develop with assistance for early-stage expenses and technical training. Up to $10 million in state funding will be made available for applicants. “My Administration is doubling its efforts to cultivate […]
BPU approves proposed acquisition of South Jersey Industries
The state Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday approved the proposed acquisition of South Jersey Industries, the parent company of South Jersey Gas, by the Infrastructure Investments Fund. Officials with the Folsom-based company described the New York-based investment fund as a private investment vehicle focused on critical infrastructure assets. Last February, South Jersey Industries announced […]