Source: NJBIZ
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Assembly Budget Committee holds first hearing on $60.7B FY27 plan
Business groups back spending cuts but warn on new taxes and fees
Concerns raised over NOL cap, ABC deduction, Employer Health Contribution
Budget includes full pension funding, K‑12/early education aid, property tax relief
New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget season took its next step [...]

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 6:56:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Rowan University, Virtua Health open Virtua Health College Research Center
20,000-square-foot facility will support biomedical, medtech research
Center will house institutes focused on orthopedic, neuromuscular, transplant, regenerative medicine
Project strengthens Rowan-Virtua partnership and South Jersey‘s life sciences ecosystem
Rowan University marked a major step forward in its research expansion with the March 18 [...]

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 6:47:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology and Kean University announced a Memorandum of Understanding March 17. The agreement aims to support New Jersey entrepreneurs competing for federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer funding.
Under the partnership, Kean’s Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship will run [...]

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 6:39:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Embecta to acquire UK-based Owen Mumford in $200M deal
$135M upfront payment plus up to $65M in earnouts tied to Aidaptus
Expands portfolio beyond diabetes into drug-delivery technologies
Deal expected to close by Q3 2026, with revenue growth in 2027
Parsippany-based global diabetes technology leader Embecta plans to acquire medical device maker Owen [...]

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 5:55:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Global EDM star Kygo will headline the 2026 Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series in Harrison as the venue ramps up its summer lineup alongside the World Cup.
Kygo, joined by Kaleo, will perform June 22 as part of the Red Bull New York Soccer Celebration. His set will lead into a [...]

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 12:12:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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New Jersey ranks No. 10 in WalletHub‘s 2026 Most Innovative States report
State places No. 5 for share of tech companies
Strong rankings also include STEM job demand, R&D spending, venture capital funding
How do you measure innovation? That was the goal of personal finance resource WalletHub in its Most & Least Innovative States ranking [...]

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 11:11:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
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The New York Jets have become the first NFL team to adopt SmartFrame‘s image-streaming technology for its official photography, marking the company’s first partnership with an NFL or U.S. pro sports franchise.
Under the partnership, photos from New York Jets games and events will publish on SmartFrame and made available for [...]

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 8:51:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Cannabis lifestyle publication High Times is unveiling a consumer-judged competition for New Jersey’s legalized cannabis industry.
Starting March 25, customers age 21 and up will be able to purchase official judge kits at 39 select dispensaries. The packages will allow buyers to sample entries from top brands and cast votes in [...]

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 8:29:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy surprises North Bergen employee with $25K scholarship
Shift leader Yammani Tay one of 13 recipients nationwide in Remarkable Futures Scholarships program
Tay studies nursing at Fairleigh Dickinson University
Chick-fil-A investing $29M in 2026 to support 16K+ team members with scholarships
An employee at a New Jersey Chick-fil-A got a [...]

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 7:23:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Broadway Hot & Honey Chicken is adding a sixth outpost in its home state of New Jersey.
Located at Mercer on One in Lawrenceville, the fast-casual eatery will begin welcoming guests at 11 a.m. March 21.
As part of the opening-day festivities, the first 100 customers will receive a free three-piece chicken [...]

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 7:12:00 PM, Continue reading at the source