“But let me let the public and everyone else know – when my house was raided, I came back on the job to work," Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. said Wednesday during a press gaggle. "The day that I was charged, I went and got my lunch and came back to work. I’m here at work today. I challenge anyone with my record as mayor of the Great City of Atlantic City.” The post Following indictment, AC Mayor Small maintains innocence appeared first on NJBIZ ..read more

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced an agreement to "ensure that our Sixers are staying home," on social media Wednesday. “Yes, you heard me correctly. My administration has reached an agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers for an arena in Center City." The post New Jersey’s Sixers shot blocked as Philly mayor backs project appeared first on NJBIZ ..read more

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced the indictment of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, superintendent of public schools La’Quetta Small, for allegedly endangering the welfare of their teenage daughter. The post Atlantic City Mayor Small, wife indicted on child endangerment charges appeared first on NJBIZ ..read more

The new program aims to root out bribery, fraud, health care offenses, civil rights violations, corporate misconduct and matters affecting financial market integrity. The post US Attorney’s Office for NJ launches new whistleblower pilot appeared first on NJBIZ ..read more

In a press release, George Helmy – who was appointed by Gov. Phil Murphy following Sen. Robert Menendez's resignation – said representing the Garden State requires a dedicated team devoted to public service and the state. The post Sen. Helmy staffs up, opens 3 offices appeared first on NJBIZ ..read more

Estimates from the Department of Homeland Security say organized retail crime costs federal and state government nearly $15 billion annually in lost tax revenue — not including lost sales taxes. For the average American family, it means they’ll pay about $500 more each year in additional costs due to the impact, according to the DHS. The post NJ introduces bill to combat organized retail crime appeared first on NJBIZ ..read more

Calling the industry an "economic engine" in the state, Gov. Phil Murphy said, "The funding ... will allow New Jersey to continue to offer one of the most exciting horse racing experiences in the nation, while also providing a boost to an industry that is integral to our economy.” The post Murphy signs $20M annual horse racing purse subsidy appeared first on NJBIZ ..read more

As students headed back to school in New Jersey, a delegation led by Gov. Phil Murphy forged international ties between universities, companies and others. The post Education at center of NJ’s Canada economic mission appeared first on NJBIZ ..read more

"[I]t’s not clear that we are going to win this,” the governor said during his "Ask Governor Murphy" show as state officials remain on the offense in their bid to bring the team across the Delaware River. The post NJ unveils rendering for proposed 76ers project in Camden appeared first on NJBIZ ..read more

Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo said the program, which helps employers further train workers, "can be a game-changer for many organizations.” The post $10M in UPSKILL grant funding available in NJ appeared first on NJBIZ ..read more