SENATE REPUBLICANS CALL ON GOVERNOR TO PROVIDE CLARITY & ACTION TO REOPEN MORE OF NJ
The fifteen members of the Senate Republican caucus sent the following letter to Governor Phil Murphy calling for clarity and action to reopen more of New Jersey: May 27, 2020 Dear Governor Murphy, As the threat of COVID-19 continues to recede quickly for the general public, it is imperative that we make smart and fair […]
Federal Reserve Bank Provides Additional Main Street Lending Program Information and Webinars
The Main Street Lending Program is designed to provide support to medium-sized and small businesses and their employees across the U.S. during the current period of financial strain. The program is designed to help credit flow to businesses that were in good financial condition but now need loans to help until they have recovered from, […]
U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Issues Guidance to Help Construction Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a webpage with coronavirus-related guidance for construction employers and workers. The guidance includes recommended actions to reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus. Employers of workers engaged in construction (such as carpentry, ironworking, plumbing, electrical, heating/air conditioning/ventilation, utility construction work, and earth-moving activities) should […]
SURVEY SAYS 89% OF ATLANTIC COUNTY BUSINESSES NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber, Atlantic County’s largest organization of citizens and businesspeople, has released the results of its initial COVID-19 Atlantic County Business Impact Survey. The survey was created and implemented in collaboration with the Atlantic City Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association, Atlantic County Economic Alliance, Brigantine Chamber of Commerce, Greater Hammonton Chamber of […]
Governor Murphy Unveils Multi-Stage Approach to Execute a Responsible and Strategic Restart of New Jersey’s Economy
As part of his vision, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” Governor Phil Murphy today unveiled a multi-stage approach to execute a responsible and strategic economic restart to put New Jersey on the road back to recovery from COVID-19. The multi-stage blueprint, guided by the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Commission and complementary Advisory Councils, […]
Strategic Policy Group Created For Reopening Atlantic City After COVID-19 Crisis
Mayor Marty Small announced the creation of a Strategic Policy Group that will spearhead the city’s efforts to prepare the destination for reopening and recovery. Their work will lay the groundwork for when Atlantic City has made significant improvement in containing COVID-19. The policy group is comprised of leaders and stakeholders from both the public […]
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Reopen Charter Fishing and Watercraft Rental Businesses
On Saturday, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 146, which allows charter fishing services and for-hire vessel activities, as well as watercraft rental businesses, to open with required social distancing measures. These businesses can open on Sunday, May 17 at 6 am. “Reopening charter fishing services and watercraft rental businesses restores an extremely important […]
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Elective Surgeries and Invasive Procedures to Resume on May 26
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 145, allowing elective surgeries and invasive procedures, both medical and dental, to resume on Tuesday, May 26 at 5:00 a.m. These procedures will resume according to policies that will be issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and the Division of Consumer Affairs by Monday, May […]
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Authorizing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Certain License and Permit Holders for Takeout and Delivery
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (A3966), authorizing the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages by the holders of certain retail consumption licenses and concessionaire permits during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Under the bill, the holder of plenary retail consumption licenses, hotel or motel licenses, seasonal retail consumption licenses, or concessionaire permits, generally issued […]
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Beaches, Boardwalks, Lakes, and Lakeshores to Remain Open with Social Distancing Measures in Place
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 143, allowing beaches, boardwalks, lakes, and lakeshores to remain open with social distancing measures in place. The Order takes effect on Friday, May 22. “I’m thrilled to announce that the Jersey Shore will be open to families across our state and region in a way that is […]