New Jersey Added 2,200 Jobs as Unemployment Fell 0.1% in May

June 22, 2026 by Eric Blair

NJ added 2,200 jobs in May 2026 as unemployment fell 0.1%, with gains in leisure, construction and public sector hiring.

NJ Schools Must Display Free Meal Application Links

June 22, 2026 by Eric Blair

New Jersey schools must display free meal application links and videos as Summer EBT benefits reach more than 681,000 children statewide.

June 22, 2026 by Eric Blair

New Jersey’s Permitting Dashboard Pilot includes a 104-unit Lincoln Park housing project, aiming to improve permit tracking and review timelines.

June 18, 2026 by Eric Blair

New Jersey opens a Whippany office for insurance fraud investigations, expanding fraud enforcement in northern NJ and protecting consumers.

June 17, 2026 by Eric Blair

NJ Labor Department awards $3M in grants to support worker rights outreach, paid leave assistance, and labor law education.

June 15, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

USDA disaster designation opens emergency loan access for Morris County farmers affected by the April 2026 freeze. Apply by Feb. 8, 2027.

June 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Randolph Water Main Projects Cause Pleasant Hill Road and Millbrook Avenue Closures Through Summer 2026

June 9, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

NJ launches an affordable housing registry to help preserve manufactured home parks by connecting residents and nonprofits during park sales.

June 3, 2026 by Eric Blair

Town launches Open Space and Recreation Plan update with June 4 Park Night events at four community parks.

June 3, 2026 by Eric Blair

Randolph landlords must schedule lead-based paint inspections by June 30, 2026, to comply with New Jersey law.