A member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence since 2011, U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo was named the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The newly-created 10-person subcommittee will have jurisdictional oversight over the CIA programs and Central Intelligence Agency Retirement Fund. Earlier in the week LoBiondo was again named…
A financial emergency in Atlantic City is a windfall for its new manager. A new report by the AP says the emergency manager of Atlantic City will make $135,000 per years. Kevin Lavin was named the manager by Gov. Chris Christie, to help lead Atlantic City through its financial crisis. The salary will be paid…
Want to be considered in the top 1 percent in New Jersey earners? Well according to the Economic Analysis and Research Network, you need to earn $538,666 per year to be considered in that group. The numbers are based on tax filing, including joint-filers. The report also said 81 percent of income growth from 2009…
Assemblymen Bob Andrzejczak and Vince Mazzeo on Wednesday expressed their opposition to the federal government’s latest proposal that could pave the way for oil drilling off parts of the Atlantic coast. “Our eco-system and our economy are intrinsically tied to the Atlantic Ocean. Opening it up to drilling would threaten the way of life both…
An accident in Hamilton Township on Wednesday saw a motor vehicle hit a school bus. Investigation revealed that Corey Briscoe, age 41 of Williamstown, was driving a white Audi Wagon east bound on Route 322. Briscoe encountered traffic and tried to avoid it by driving on the shoulder. The school bus operated by Jean Hicks,…
A new budget proposal in Atlantic County would see taxes rise there very slightly. The proposal calls for a 0.2 cent increase to the local tax rate. The freeholder board is hoping that legislation from the PILOT program for Atlantic City casinos goes through the state legislature, to provide the government with a known quantity…
Galloway Township Police say an 18-year-old and 17-year-old were charged in a strong arm robbery. The incident took place Monday afternoon and police received a description of the suspects. The 17 year old suspect grabbed the victim from behind in a bear hug pinning down the victim’s arms. The 18 year old suspect told the…
Gov. Chris Christie took a big step towards running for president. The governor started a political action committee, which allows him to begin raising money and hiring staffers. The name of the PAC is “Leadership Matters for America.” Christie is expected to continue to spend a lot of time outside of New Jersey fundraising.
On Wednesday afternoon the Wildwood Commissioners meeting is expected to focus on the upcoming July 4th electronic dance music event scheduled for the beachfront. BeachGlow Concerts for Charity, Inc. announced that they would attend the meeting to respond to recent media coverage on BeachGlow Music Festival 2015. Representatives from the group will make a public statement in…
On Tuesday evening Vineland firefighters were called to a vacant home fire at East Avenue and Elmer Street. Firefighters contained the blaze to the interior of the two-story structure that was under renovation. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.