Here’s the surprising reason a gay Republican supports a law supporting LGBTQ+ businesses

Here’s the surprising reason a gay Republican supports a law supporting LGBTQ+ businesses

A bipartisan bill granting state certification for LGBTQ+ businesses in New Jersey is headed to Governor Phil Murphy’s (D) desk. He’s expected to sign the legislation, which codifies a state certification process he put into place by executive order in 2022. When signed into law, the bill will provide LGBTQ+ businesses the opportunity to win funding, contracts, and other initiatives offered by New Jersey state agencies. Women, people of color, a…