An increase in Republican fundraising has given them the edge. The Star-Ledger reports that the GOP has raised more money this year than Democrats. The report says that Republicans took in $1.08 million this year compared to Democrats at $656,000. This year all Senate and Assembly seats will be decided and the Republicans are looking…
A big step forward took place on Tuesday to redevelop Atlantic City. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved a plan that would put nearly half of the city in a tourism district. The district was established to help the growth of the resort as a destination. The CRDA will be in charge of planning and…
Privitization plans on the Turnpike and Parkway will be discussed on Thursday. The Assembly State Government Committee will hold a hearing on Thursday to receive testimony on the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s plans to privatize toll collections on the Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, a move that could impact nearly 700 workers between the two…
Senate President Steve Sweeney issued the following statement today regarding the Delaware River & Bay Authority’s (DRBA) announcement that they will begin the process of implementing toll increases at the Delaware Memorial Bridge: “Any proposed toll hike should be carefully scrutinized in a transparent manner, with all facts being laid out on the table. The…
Toll and fare increases could be taking place with the Delaware River and Bay Authority. A public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. It will happen at Salem Community College Performing Arts Theatre. The DRBA will hold public hearings in Delaware and New Jersey to inform our stakeholders concerning the…
Two people were arrested for removing railroad spikes from railroad tracks in Rio Grande. Middle Township Police arrested 19-year-old Christina Feather, of North Wildwood, and a 13-year-old juvenile. Both individuals were charged with theft and criminal mischief. The individuals were found with a shopping cart containing the evidence. They were released on a summonses, but additional…
Brian Killion appeared in federal court on Tuesday to face a criminal Complaint charging him with manufacturing child pornography. Killion, 38, of Absecon, N.J., was arrested on July 14, 2010, by the New Jersey State Police as a result of joint investigation by the FBI, New Jersey State Police, and Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office. The…
Layoffs will be taking place in Wildwood. Wildwood Mayor Gary DeMarzo confirms that the state has approved the plan. It includes layoffs to police and firefighters, but does include other departments. Over 40 employees will be let go under the plan that was given the green light. The plan would bring the Wildwood Police Department…
Senator Jeff Van Drew and Assemblymen Nelson Albano and Matt Milam on Thursday announced they will introduce legislation as soon as possible to close a loophole currently allowing the early release of violent offenders and require intensive supervision for paroled nonviolent offenders. The lawmakers said they would also ask the Attorney General to thoroughly review…
Avalon’s 2011 spring beach fill project will begin on Easter Weekend with sand being pumped onto the Borough’s north end beaches starting Saturday evening or Sunday morning, April 23rd or 24th. The project will now include additional beaches in the north end in the community and extend from approximately 8th Street south to 30th Street…