We asked an economist: How long will it take NJ to make a comeback?

COVID-19 | In the News
July 16, 2020

NJ 101.5 talks with James Hughes (Bloustein) about the jobs increase since May, which he said is a positive trend, but said the state needs to recover 74% more in order to get back to February levels.

NJ1015.com, July 16, 2020

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