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Gov. Murphy signs legislation establishing historic employment protections for service workers

Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to protect service workers from a sudden and unexpected loss of employment due to a change in ownership where they work. The legislation, signed July 24, 2023, will provide important employment protections and peace of mind for many New Jersey service employees.

Murphy Administration enables expansion of Harm Reduction Centers in New Jersey

As part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing efforts to combat the impact of the nationwide opioid epidemic on New Jersey, the Department of Health (DOH) has published regulatory changes in the New Jersey Register to facilitate the development of harm reduction centers throughout the state. Harm reduction centers are an important tool in reducing the detrimental effects of drug use and connecting individuals to resources.

Dionne Warwick receives SoundExchange Music Fairness Award

Singer Dionne Warwick was honored with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award. The accolade recognizes Warwick's advocacy work with SoundExchange and the musicFIRST coalition in support of the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), a bill endorsed by SoundExchange, which ensures artists are paid when their music is played on terrestrial radio.

Former Newark restaurant owner admits failing to collect and pay payroll taxes

An Essex County, New Jersey man admitted failing to withhold and pay over payroll taxes stemming from his ownership of two formerly prominent Newark restaurants, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced in a prepared statement.

ALIVE Podcast Network and Riverside.FM launch new networking platform for Black creators

The ALIVE Podcast Network, a podcast platform dedicated to amplifying Black voices and empowering content creators, announces a strategic partnership with RIVERSIDE.FM, a leading audio and video recording platform known for its cutting-edge technology, to launch "Riverside Black Creative HUB - Powered by ALIVE Podcast Network."

Embrace the essence of summer with these captivating fragrances

With August beckoning on the horizon, let's indulge in a fragrant sojourn and explore these captivating scents that epitomize the spirit of summer.

NJ TRANSIT signs lease for new headquarters in Newark

VP Kamala Harris slams Florida’s rewriting of Black history standards; ‘What is going on?’ she asked

Outraged at the new Black history standards in Florida, Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday blasted what she called revisionist history promoted in the state’s African American history standards approved this week by top education officials.