Good news for those investing in solar energy. Legislation was signed into law on Monday that will increase the amount of credits that must be purchased by energy utilities. The increase in solar production in New Jersey has drove down the prices. People hope that the bill will allow for SRECs prices to go up…
Bus service should be improved in New Jersey. Federal dollars were awarded to New Jersey to improve its bus fleet. In total $76 million is coming to help New Jersey Transit, which should help reduce commute times. The funding is apart of a $787 million award to 48 states.
At Monday’s press conference, the NCAA announced the sanctions it will impose on Penn State as a result of the Jerry Sandusky scandal. The University will be fined $60 million, a ban of post-season play for four years, reduction of scholarships for four years, and vacating all wins from 1998-2011. This means that Joe Paterno…
Assembly Democrats took another look at placing a casino in North Jersey. Gov. Chris Christie promptly came out and said it isn’t going to happen. Christie opposes the idea of expanding casino gambling past Atlantic City. A serious effort is being made by the state to get the casino district back up. The economy and…
Sentencing took place before the weekend in a Cumberland County murder. Robert Sabatini was given 50 years in jail for the killing for Charles Ray in 2008 in Fairfield Township. A jury returned a guilty verdict for one count of murder last month. He will have to serve over 42 years before becoming eligible for…
Groups of volunteers have come to rescue of those in need in Atlantic and Cumberland counties. Volunteers arrived on the scene this weekend to help the elderly and disabled clean debris up from their yard. Local officials estimate the clean up in some areas could take to Labor Day and greatly appreciated the additional assistance.…
Something big could be brewing in Trenton. FBI agents raided the home and office of Trenton Mayor Tony Mack last week. No charges have been filed yet, but questions are popping up with the investigation. Mack has been mayor since 2010 and has been linked to a few questionable people, according to detractors, but still…
Not everything Gov. Chris Christie wants gets done. Christie said this past week he wished the state legislature would have passed a bail reform bill. Currently, all criminals are allowed bail. The governor wanted a constitutional amendment to deny bail to the most violent offenders. At this point, all the judge can do is set…
It was a dramatic day for Penn State students and alumni. The statue for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was ordered to be taken down by the university president. News also broke that the NCAA will announce sanctions on Monday against the school. The library at the school will still remain named for…
New Jersey is about to open its newest medical school in the past 35 years. The opening will take place on Tuesday for the Cooper Medical School, located in Camden. Gov. Chris Christie will join a number of high ranking lawmakers and school officials to show off the unveiling. The school is apart of Rowan…