After being in the bad books for its anti-business atmosphere, New Jersey has embraced some brand new policies for appealing entrepreneurs, especially small businesses which could spur good-paying jobs in the State, assert economists.

President Barrrack Obama, on his tour of the storm-ravaged areas, surveyed the flood-hit north-eastern city of Peterson. The President assured the thwarted communities in the city of ample federal support regardless of his differences over funding in Washington.

President Barrack Obama has announced more New Jersey counties to be included in the areas affected by hurricane Irene. The declaration came ahead of his tour to the major storm-led disaster areas in the state.

On account of Hurricane Irene, President Barack Obama has assigned the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with provisiona of various loan and funding programs for New Jersey on Wednesday.

NJ Board of Public Utilities confirmed disruptions in internet and phone services for three days after the weekend storm cracked trees limb and dismantled the neighborhood power line.

As per the latest conformations from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake of the magnitude 5.9 hit central Virginia at 1:51 pm Tuesday. The state survey also reported the tremor to be the strongest since 1987.

10-month-old Madison Marie Spearman lay in a tiny, pink coffin at the Union Baptist Church in Elizabeth, as shocked relatives gather around her battered body.

The latest income statistics reveals the average salary hike for the state teachers stands at its lowest. Experts feel that poor economic growth is responsible for the lower salary raises. Reeling affects of cuts in school aids and caps on property taxes by further 2 percent are also held equally responsible.

Heavy thunderstorm and blocked lanes caused minor flooding, bringing life to stand still in most parts of New Jersey.