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Sussex County Community College study finds $98.7M impact on regional economy
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (275+ words) NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) " Sussex County Community College contributed nearly $98.7 million to the regional economy, supporting more than 1,600 jobs across the area, according to a new economic impact and return on investment study released by the college. The analysis was conducted…...
Super Bowl 2026 food costs rise slightly, wings emerge as best value, report says
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (422+ words) Hosting a Super Bowl party in 2026 will cost slightly more than last year, but remains relatively affordable as food prices rise more slowly than wages, according to a new report from the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute. The report estimates it…...
Valentine’s Day spending expected to hit record $29.1 billion, survey finds
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (456+ words) Americans are expected to spend a record $29.1 billion on Valentine's Day this year, driven by higher budgets and expanded gift-giving that includes friends, co-workers and pets, according to a new survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights…...
N.J. tax collections rise 9.2% in December; year-to-date revenues remain ahead of forecast, Treasury says
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (233+ words) TRENTON, N.J. " New Jersey's December revenue collections for the state's major taxes totaled $5.166 billion, up $433.9 million " a 9.2% increase from the same month a year earlier " with growth driven primarily by the Gross Income Tax, the Treasury Department said. Fiscal year-to-date collections…...
New Jersey announces higher unemployment, disability benefit rates for 2026
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (347+ words) TRENTON, N.J. " The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced increases to maximum benefit rates and taxable wage bases for several worker benefit programs that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Under the new rates, the maximum weekly Unemployment Insurance benefit…...
Retail Monitor shows strong November gains as holiday spending tracks NRF forecast
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (289+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. " Retail sales rose solidly in November compared with last year, keeping the holiday season on pace to meet industry spending expectations, according to new data released Thursday by the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions. According to…...
Thanksgiving weekend expected to bring record 186.9 million shoppers, retail group says
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (430+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. " A record 186.9 million people are expected to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to a consumer survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The total surpasses last year's record of…...
Major N.J. tax revenues rise 5.4% in October despite continued CBT slump
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (445+ words) TRENTON, N.J. " New Jersey's major tax revenues grew 5.4 percent in October even as Corporation Business Tax collections continued to lag, the state Department of the Treasury reported this week. Total collections for the month reached $3.189 billion, an increase of $164.7 million over…...
Turkey prices fall as 2025 Thanksgiving dinner costs dip despite higher food inflation, report finds
4+ mon, 1+ hour ago (497+ words) A new analysis from the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute shows that the cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is expected to drop this year, even as overall grocery prices continue to rise. According to the report, released Thursday, a full…...
N.J. unemployment claims rise due to school-related filings; state issues data amid federal shutdown
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (204+ words) TRENTON, N.J. " Initial unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey rose sharply during the week ending Nov. 8, largely due to seasonal school-related filings, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced Thursday. Initial claims totaled 12,980, an increase of 34.1 percent…...