A new poll says that state residents are very split in the job performance of Gov. Chris Christie. The Fairleigh Dickinson University poll says that 44 percent approve, while 42 percent disapprove. Christie has strong support from non-public employee households; while public employees largely disapprove of the Governor’s job performance. Christie has made a lot…
The Cape May County Sheriff’s Office is receiving free transmitters for the Project Lifesaver Program in Cape May County. Through a grant from the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office will be able to continue to supply free transmitters for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. As part of the…
Gov. Chris Christie said the huge rally in Trenton on Saturday did not change his mind whatsoever. Between 30,000 and 35,000 were said to be in Trenton on Saturday and they were showing their disapproval of the government cuts. The large numbers mostly included teachers and public workers. Christie has issued a 33-bill package that…
The Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved legislation today, sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew that would create a task force to study and develop recommendations for expanding veterans’ health care services in southern New Jersey. The panel approved the legislation at an off-site committee meeting held today at the Somers Point VFW Post 2189,…
Gov. Chris Christie held true to his beliefs by vetoing two bills passed by lawmakers in Trenton. Christie vetoed both Democratic initiatives that would have reinstated a “millionaire’s tax” and use those dollars for property tax relief for seniors and as a way to keep prescription drug cost down. In a release, Christie’s office said…
The Powerball lottery continues to grow as no one matched the five winning numbers and the Powerball. The winning numbers for Wednesday’s drawing were 2, 7, 29, 55, 58, and a Powerball of 27. The next drawing will be held on Saturday night and the new jackpot will be $170 million.
Cape May County has privatized two areas of government in the past year, but there is one area that is off the table. Administrator Steven O’Connor tells Coastal Broadcasting that privatizing the nursing home will not take place. The home operates at a $3.4 million deficit, but the county is simply looking to cut that…
An important hearing for veterans will be taking place this Friday in Somers Point. The Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee will meet in Somers Point to examine the need for a veterans’ hospital in South Jersey. Because there is no federal Department of Veterans Affairs inpatient veterans medical center in southern New Jersey, those…
The New Jersey Senate will debate the “millionaire’s tax” this week and a floor vote is scheduled. The tax is being used by Democrats as a way to get senior’s a property tax rebate and to keep prescription drug costs down. Gov. Chris Christie said he wouldn’t support the tax because he made a promise…
A man who was found guilty in the shooting death of a Bridgeton man, received 11 years in prison. Andrew Swinton, of Millville, got the sentence for felony murder, burglary, and other related charges to the 2005 death of Hamilton Blackshear. Under New Jersey law, Swinton must serve 85 percent of his sentence before he…