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5 Charts That Track The Reopening of The Economy
As states move forward in their reopening progress, Americans have greater opportunity to eat out, shop and even travel. More people have also been able to work, with a record […]
Read More....Murphy Extends Health Emergency 30 Days
Gov. Phil Murphy said he’s extending the state’s public health emergency stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak for another 30 days, even as the pandemic slows down and restrictions meant to […]
Read More....Trump Signs New Law Relaxing PPP Rules
In a rare display of bipartisanship, on June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) in an attempt to address many concerns expressed […]
Read More....Unemployment Rate Drops Amid Crisis, Sectors Adding Jobs
The government’s May jobs report stunned Wall Street with the largest number of payrolls gained on record and a drop in the unemployment rate during a month when most expected […]
Read More....Congress Eases PPP Loan Terms for Small Business
The Senate passed legislation Wednesday night that aims to make changes to the Paycheck Protection Program in order to give business owners more flexibility to use the popular loans. Known […]
Read More....Wolf Says He’ll Let Stay-at-Home Order End June 4th
Gov. Tom Wolf said he’s going to allow his stay-at-home order to expire as of 11:59 p.m. Thursday. Wolf had indicated he would allow the last 10 counties under the […]
Read More....Murphy Says Restaurants Could Open Ahead of Schedule
As New Jersey prepares to allow outdoor dining at eateries starting June 15, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday he hopes the state will reopen indoor dining with restrictions soon if […]
Read More....Wolf Announces PA School Re-Opening Plan
Pennsylvania elementary and secondary schools in the state’s yellow and green phases can resume in-person instruction and activities starting July 1, provided they create an approved safety plan, Gov. Tom […]
Read More....Murphy Announces $100 Million Rental Assistance Program
The state will provide at least $100 million in assistance to low- and moderate-income renters impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, under a program announced Friday by Gov. Phil Murphy. The […]
Read More....NJ to Enter ‘Stage 2’ of Coronavirus Reopening
Gov. Phil Murphy said he’ll allow restaurants to reopen for outdoor dining and “non-essential” retail to allow indoor customers with 50 percent capacity, starting on June 15. That comes as […]
Read More....Atlantic City Casinos May Open Around July 4th
Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday he hopes Atlantic City casinos can be reopened around July 4, but stressed that strict social distancing and occupancy limits will have to be enforced […]
Read More....Murphy Extends Tax Appeal Deadline
Gov. Phil Murphy this week signed legislation that temporarily extends the deadline to file to July 1 and the deadline for a decision by county boards of taxation to September […]
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