The latest back and forth between Carl Icahn and the union representing the Trump Taj Mahal has halted a bill package aimed at helping the resort. It appeared a deal was in place for Icahn to assume control of the casino but he backed out of the deal last minute, though he loaned Trump Entertainment…
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrat Sgt. Robert Andrzejczak that would allow veterans attending a public college or university in New Jersey to pay in-state tuition rates was approved Thursday by the Assembly. The bill provides a veteran or covered individual attending a public institution of higher education in New Jersey while living in New Jersey,…
By a vote of 67-1, the General Assembly on Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo and Bob Andrzejczak urging the federal government to expedite a grant that will help displaced workers in Atlantic County get the training and education needed to find gainful employment after the recent closure of numerous Atlantic City casinos.…
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew to reinvest dollars back into the UEZ zones got approval in the full Senate. The proposal calls for a 30 percent reinvestment back into the zone of dollars generated, with 70 percent remaining with the state. For the past few years, Gov. Chris Christie had taken all of…
A local representative on the ABC show “The Taste,” was eliminated on Thursday night. The chef of Gia’s in Wildwood Crest Mia Chiarella was knocked off the show but was in good spirits about her experience. Chiarella took to her Facebook page on Thursday night and said, “Being on the the TASTE was more than…
Lots of breaking news involving the Trump Taj Mahal on Thursday. First the UNITE HERE Local 54 President Bob McDevitt said a deal fell through to keep the casino open. Carl Icahn has pledged $20 million to keep the casino open indefinitely. Icahn released a public letter saying that the $20 million will be used…
An all clear was given hours after a bomb threat was received on the Alder Avenue Middle School in Egg Harbor Township. The Egg Harbor Township Police Department took all the students to the Miller School on Alder Avenue after the evacuation was called for because of the cold and windy conditions. Authorities searched the…
A decision is expected soon by Gov. Chris Christie about a potential run for president. Christie said the issue will be discussed during the holiday season and a decision is expected during the first part of the new year. Christie has always said the decision would be one he would make with his entire family.…
The opening up of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States has created a very mixed reaction. President Barack Obama is taking criticism from his own party with U.S. Senator Robert Menendez saying the decision “stinks.” Obama lifted some of the restrictions on a long standing embargo and many Hispanic lawmakers were very critical…
A new poll says the state is fairly evenly split on whether Gov. Chris Christie is doing a good job. The Rutgers-Eagleton poll says that 48 percent approve, while 47 disapprove of the job done by the governor. These numbers aren’t changed very much from Oct. when the poll found 49 to 46 percent approval…