As New Jersey continues to battle through the coronavirus pandemic, there are numerous legislative and public policy issues impacting the state’s business community. This episode provides a rundown on the following issues: allowing more businesses to reopen; liability protection for businesses; a move to use the workers’ compensation fund for coronavirus claims; a “spyware” bill that could be harmful to New Jersey businesses; and new funding for New Jersey Economic Development Authority programs. Also, hear an update on a possible CPE deadline extension for New Jersey CPAs.

Links mentioned in the episode:

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• New Jersey Business Coalition letter to Governor Murphy
  
  
• Workers’ compensation bill (A-3999)
  
  
• “Spyware” bill (A-702)
  
  
• New Jersey Economic Development Authority programs
  
  
• IssuesWatch Live: New Jersey Budget Analysis, Take Two – Sept. 9, 14 and 17