Gov. Chris Christie promised there would be no tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year. Christie was at a town hall meeting when the issue came up. Christie said he would use the line item veto power to strike out the tax increases proposed by the Democrats. Democrats are supporting a plan to increase taxes…
Legislation that was credited with slowing down the property tax growth in the state has been signed back into law. The measure expired in April and there was much discussion between the Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto and Gov. Chris Christie on the matter. The two sides found common ground and the bill was sent to…
A separate investigation is looking into how Gov. Chris Christie used funds for a project. This probe is looking into Christie’s use of dollars from the Port Authority to repair the Pulaski Skyway. The administration is still being investigation for the George Washington Bridge lane closure as well.
A man who was convicted of murder will be spending the rest of his life in prison. Gregory J. Gibbs, of Pleasantville, won’t be eligible for parole until he is 100 years old. The 37-year-old was convicted for the shooting death of Chikki Smith in Pleasantville in 2012. Gibbs was convicted after a one day trial.
A budget proposal pushed by Democrats passed the Assembly and Senate budget committees on Tuesday night. The plans involve fully funding the pension system. The plans will likely pass both houses and Gov. Chris Christie will line item veto the budgets at the end to include slashing the pension payment and removing some tax increases…
Sunny skies greeted the graduating class of Middle Township High School on Tuesday afternoon. The graduation was held at the Middle Township football field and the class received comments from several speakers, including valedictorian Zachery Peterson and Salutatorian Dorothy Stump.
Atlantic City Police are continuing their investigation into an alleged assault that occurred at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino over the weekend. Authorities say a guest was attacked by a half dozen men during the assault on Saturday night. One man was arrested; he’s identified by police as 28 year old Thomas L. Williams of…
A new millionaires’ tax is in the works in New Jersey. Democratic lawmakers unveiled a new plan that would raise taxes on millionaires in the Garden State for three years before it would automatically expire. The marginal tax rate on income above $1 million would raise from 8.978 percent to 10.75 percent. Governor Christie is…
A new drug to help those with heroin overdoses has been rolled out statewide. Narcan is being used by law enforcement, which can help those who overdose on heroin. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office said that Wildwood, Lower Township, and Middle Township would be the first communities to get Narcan. It has been used…
Resorts Atlantic City will be paying less in taxes to Atlantic City. A deal was struck between the two sides in the casino’s tax appeal. Resorts will end up saving $1.3 million in the deal. Casinos have been winning tax appeals in the resort because of declining casino wins, which make the properties less valuable.…