The New Jersey Assembly has approved a measure that would put a question before voters that would result in public pensions being financed on a regular basis. The New Jersey Senate must concur with the Assembly vote in order to get this question before voters in November. Many recent governors have been criticized for not…
Governor Christie and democrats are bickering this week over new proposed gun legislation. Democrats want to provide a greater definition for a “justifiable need” that residents must show in order to legally carry a handgun. Christie would like to make it easier for residents to get carry permits in the Garden State.
Governor Christie is negotiating with Trenton democrats on a plan that would include a big increase in the gasoline tax in exchange for a one percent reduction in the sales tax. The deal would result in a large increase in the gas tax in return for the sales tax dipping to six percent by the…
The New Jersey Senate approved a new State budget Monday that totals $34.8 billion. The Senate added $300 million in additional funding to pay for anti-poverty initiatives. The New Jersey Assembly will also vote on the budget later in the day. The Senate vote was 28-11 to endorse this new budget.
The New Jersey Legislature is expected to vote on their version of next year’s state budget on Monday, just $300 million more than the budget proposed by the governor. Christie can cut items from the $34.8 billion budget line-by-line, but he cannot add any new spending amounts. The deadline for an approved balanced state budget…
Two teenagers were injured when their ATV overturned Saturday night in a Hamilton Township sand pit. Kolin Roberts, 18, of Somers Point, lost control of the ATV and it flipped, throwing both he and his 16 year-old passenger from the vehicle. Both riders were wearing helmets and were taken to the hospital with undisclosed injuries.…
Middle Township Chief of Police Christopher Leusner has been invited to Washington, D.C., to participate in a White House 21st Century Policing Briefing on July 6th. The event will provide an overview of the recommendations from the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing followed by a discussion on new ideas to enhance public trust…
A ground breaking was held in Buena for a $50 million expansion project for a local pharmaceutical company. The Toronto-based Teligent Inc. will expand their manufacturing and packaging capabilities with the new 110,000 square foot facility and plans to quadruple their output. The new plant will create new jobs and is projected to be completed in…
On Tuesday evening Cape Assist and the Lower Township Healthy Youth Coalition are holding a meeting to explain how to help reduce substance abuse using the 40 Developmental Assets program. The groups will explain how the program can help children grow up to be more caring, responsible and healthy. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday…
The second annual Cape to Cape paddle board race was held on Sunday, covering 17 miles of the Delaware Bay from Lewes, Delaware to Cape May. Ship Bottom lifeguard Johnny Skolnick was the first to cross the finish line in 3 hours and 12 minutes on a prone paddle board in front of 17 other…