Two potential appointments to the Pinelands Commission were not considered on Thursday. The Senate Judiciary Committee interviewed two Chris Christie appointments identified as Robert Bar and Dennis Roohr. A vote was expected on Thursday but the vote did not occur. A few dozen environmental activists concerned over a pipeline issue involving the Pinelands appeared at…
6.5 percent..that’s the new unemployment rate in the State of New Jersey which shows a one tenth of one percent decline in the jobless rate. Public sector employment improved by 6,700 jobs thanks in large part to schools who hired for the school year. The leisure and hospitality industry dropped 8,700 jobs.
New Jersey officials announced this week that they have about 80 percent of the easements lined up in advance of an aggressive shore protection plan. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced that 80 percent of the easements have been secured so various shore protection measures can be in place along the barrier islands.…
Cape May City Police have identified the suspect who was involving in a shoplifting incident at a city store. Police say the subject believed to be involved in a shoplifting at the Galvanic store in the city has been identified through the help of an anonymous source. A complaint has been filed in the juvenile…
The New Jersey Assembly followed the state Senate and approved a bill that would take down obstacles that prevent sports betting in the Garden State. The bill was approved by a 73-4 vote in the Assembly on Thursday and now sits on the desk of Governor Chris Christie. Supporters say this will clear the way…
New data says Congressman Frank LoBiondo is on his way to keeping his seat for another term. A Monouth University poll says that among voters likely to cast their ballot in next month’s congressional race, 56% say they will support Frank LoBiondo and 35% will vote for Bill Hughes, Jr. Another 2% say they will…
The 1st district congressional candidates appeared at a Latino forum in Atlantic City Wednesday night. Republican Congressman Frank LoBiondo and his challenger democrat Bill Hughes were guests of the Latino Cultural Association at a “meet the candidates night” held at the Nueva Jerusalem Church. Topics discussed included immigration reform, driver’s licenses for undocumented migrants and…
Atlantic County authorities are looking for six different people in connection with over 40 burglaries dating back to January of this year. A large stash of stolen property was recovered via search warrant at a Mays Landing location. Police found power tools, lawn equipment, motorcycles, bicycles and tents, and will attempt to reunite victims with…
An indictment has been handed down in connection with a high profile local drug case. A Cape May County Grand Jury has returned an indictment connection to the “Operation Whitehouse” investigation that was headed up by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. Three men have been charged with heading up a narcotics trafficking network. They…
A financial shot in the arm for the state of New Jersey to help those individuals who have been unemployed for a long time. The United States Department of Labor committed another $10 million to the Garden State to help those who simply cannot find a job. The funding will be used to train and…