Democrats plan on pushing a budget proposal and said they would be moving legislation to include a millionaire’s tax. Senate President Steve Sweeney said that the tax would only impact true millionaire’s, and would help fund school districts at the necessary level. The tax was once imposed during Gov. Jon Corzine’s time in office, but…
Senate lawmakers continued to question the transfer of NJN to WNET out of New York. A six hour hearing was held on Thursday, which followed a hearing in the Assembly earlier in the month. Lawmakers have until the end of the month to potentially veto the measure; however, State Treasure Andrew Eristoff said there was…
A major piece of legislation has passed through the Assembly and will be law. The Assembly has approved a bill that would reform pension and health benefits in New Jersey, requiring public employees to pay more for these programs. Gov. Chris Christie has supported the compromise bill that was put together between himself, Senate President…
A man was wearing his pants around his ankles at the Cumberland County Courthouse. Bridgeton Police say that they arrested city-man, Bruce Williams. A press release said he was charged with defiant trespassing. Police said the man was wearing underwear at least. The 47-year-old man was caught on Wednesday morning.
Cape May – Lewes Ferry officials announced the opening of the “Ferry Fresh Farmers Market” on the green of the Cape May ferry terminal. Beginning Saturday, July 2, 2011 and continuing through September 3, 2011, the market will be open every Saturday, weather permitting, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. More than twenty vendors have…
The Middle Township Environmental Commission recently applied for and received a $2,500 grant from the Clean Air Cool Planet Community Catalyst Fund. The fund will pay for technical and administrative assistance to be certified by the Sustainable Jersey Program™. The program is a comprehensive guide for towns that want to take actions that save money,…
Nearly six hundred people attended the “We Check For 21.” The program kick off officially starts the annual underage drinking awareness campaign in Cape May County. A record number attended the two training and information sessions hosted by Freeholder Gerald Thornton and the Board of Chosen Freeholders. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the…
A new marbles boys and girls champion has been crowned. As is customary, Brandon Matchett kissed Bailey Narr on the cheek. The annual competition was held this week at Ringer Stadium. Both winning players were from Pennsylvania. The winners pick up a $2,000 scholarship, among other awards.
The Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2011. Taxpayers may use the optional standard rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business and other purposes. The rate will increase to 55.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven…
An Atlantic County jury took less than half an hour to find a Hamilton Township man guilty of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with two assaults upon a 6-year-old girl that took place from August through December of 2009, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel announced Thursday. Ruel Lawas, 32,…