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5 Charts That Track The Reopening of The Economy

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...
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Murphy Extends Health Emergency 30 Days

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,...
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Trump Signs New Law Relaxing PPP Rules

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...
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Unemployment Rate Drops Amid Crisis, Sectors Adding Jobs

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...
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Congress Eases PPP Loan Terms for Small Business

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...
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Wolf Says He’ll Let Stay-at-Home Order End June 4th

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...
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Murphy Says Restaurants Could Open Ahead of Schedule

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...
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Wolf Announces PA School Re-Opening Plan

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...
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Murphy Announces $100 Million Rental Assistance Program

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,...
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NJ to Enter ‘Stage 2’ of Coronavirus Reopening

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...
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Atlantic City Casinos May Open Around July 4th

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...
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Murphy Extends Tax Appeal Deadline

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...
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Plan for Phased of Reopening of Philadelphia Businesses

Plan for Phased of Reopening of Philadelphia Businesses

Mayor Jim Kenney on Friday released “Safer at Home,” a plan detailing Philadelphia’s strategy for reopening some businesses when the city’s stay-at-home...
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New PPP Guidance Released Friday Night by Treasury and SBA

New PPP Guidance Released Friday Night by Treasury and SBA

Two new Interim Final Rules (IFR): Provides borrowers and lenders guidance on requirements governing the forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program...
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Philly Region to Begin Reopening June 5th

Philly Region to Begin Reopening June 5th

The Philly region will move to Gov. Tom Wolf’s “yellow” phase of reopening on June 5. This phase loosens some restrictions,...
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Professional Sports Given the Go-Ahead in NJ

Professional Sports Given the Go-Ahead in NJ

Governor Murphy announced Tuesday that his May 22 executive order makes it possible for professional team sports, which train or play in...
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Las Vegas Plans to Reopen Casinos

Las Vegas Plans to Reopen Casinos

Las Vegas is set to reopen casinos following its coronavirus lockdown, but guests should not expect a return to business...
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NJEDA Approves $50M for Small Business Relief

NJEDA Approves $50M for Small Business Relief

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority formally approved the roll out of another $50 million from the federal government toward...
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Fauci Says It’s Time to Reopen the Economy

Fauci Says It’s Time to Reopen the Economy

Dr. Anthony Fauci, in a CNBC interview Friday, said now is the time to reopen the economy, but& states should...
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Murphy Says Groups of 25 May Gather

Murphy Says Groups of 25 May Gather

Gatherings of up to 25 people will now be allowed outdoors — including for church gatherings — as well as...
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NJ Gyms and Salons Could Open in Coming Weeks

NJ Gyms and Salons Could Open in Coming Weeks

Those waiting for a haircut — and to go back to work — in New Jersey may have some hope....
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Governor Wolf Signs Cocktails to Go Legislation

Governor Wolf Signs Cocktails to Go Legislation

Governor Tom Wolf has signed a bill Thursday which allows the temporary sale of cocktails-to-go from bars, restaurants, or hotels...
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PA Reopens Real Estate Businesses

PA Reopens Real Estate Businesses

On May 19th, Governor Tom Wolf announced that businesses and employees in the real estate industry may conduct limited business-related...
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Governor Murphy Says NJ in Stage 1 of 4 Stage Reopening

Governor Murphy Says NJ in Stage 1 of 4 Stage Reopening

Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday outlined a multi-stage reopening plan for businesses, offices and activities ordered closed to slow the...
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