NJ economy

Ocean County is launching a program to help both cash-strapped tenants and the landlords who have seen investment properties run dry due to coronavirus struggles.

Capacity limits at large venues would be doubling starting on April 2, while outside crowds also would increase, Gov. Phil Murphy said.

Restaurants and other indoor businesses have been given the green light to increase from 35% to 50% capacity, effective March 19, Governor Murphy announced.

Horizon BCBS is paying out $48.2 million in rebates on individual health plans for 2019, and another rebate could be on the way for 2020 — but 2021 rates are already higher.

Nearly 75,000 state residents have been cut off from unemployment benefits that they're due. But state officials say they should start getting payments by next Friday.

The bonuses — which start at $250 — are a "thank you" for good customer service amid extra pandemic challenges, Hard Rock execs said.

New legislation gives a wider window of time before business tax rates spike to try and replenish the state's Unemployment Trust Fund.

The head of the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association believes sales numbers in the Garden State may actually be much worse than recently reported.

New Jersey communities are urging residents to "shop small" for the holidays, as small retailers have been dealing with the turmoil of pandemic restrictions since March.

Despite the pandemic, New Jersey's malls are open for business and greeting shoppers this winter holiday season.