Sports betting is now allowed in New Jersey…kind of. Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation on Tuesday to approve sports book in the state, but a federal law still outlaws the practice in New Jersey. Only four states are allowed under federal law to have sports book. This legislation will help aid a political fight with…
South Jersey veterans should be getting more representation. Assemblyman Matt Milam is the new vice-director of the military and veterans affairs committee. Milam pledged to try and provide more health care and job openings for veterans. Milam said he was proud to be about to represent South Jersey veterans on this committee.
The job uncertainty of Middle Township Administrator Mark Mallett continues for another day. Committee met in executive session on Tuesday and have not yet taken formal action on his contract. Coastal Broadcasting has learned that Mallett’s contact expires at the end of the month. Committee is expected to make a final decision during its Wednesday…
Public comment will be taken again on the tourism district master plan in Atlantic City. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is holding the meeting to gather the public’s input again, prior to the release of the district’s master plan by Feb. 1. The meeting will be held at 6:30 pm Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the…
You will keep more money that you make this year. Gov. Chris Christie promised a cut to every tax bracket during Tuesday’s State of the State address. Christie said everyone will pay 10 percent less on their taxes by the end of the three years phased in reductions . The address also touched on the…
It’s now possible for your hometown to move school board elections from April to November. Governor Chris Christie signed a measure into law on Tuesday that would give local towns the power to move their school elections to the general election date in November. Proponents believe this would encourage more interest and participation in school elections…
The Philadelphia Phillies have avoided arbitration with pitcher Cole Hamels. The Phils announced today that they avoided arbitration with Hamels by signing him to a one year, $15 million contract. Hamels’ new contract reportedly includes plenty of incentives for various goals that he may reach during the 2012 season. The Phils also avoided arbitration with…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has signed a new bill into law that is expected to streamline the process of a coastal evacuation in the event of a hurricane. The bill will address the need for additional shelters for coastal residents and address problems associated with evacuation routes. The measure is also expected to fuel…
A break in and assault in Wildwood, and police have arrested two men with the crime. Wildwood police have charged Dwayne Moody and Richard Degrandis with burglary and assault offenses. The two men are allegedly connected to a break in and robbery that took place Saturday evening at a residence in the 400 block of…
The investigation continues in Ocean City into the cause of an apartment fire Monday night that displaced two adults and two children. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the fire broke out in a second floor apartment located at 638 Wesley Avenue Monday evening. Everyone evacuated the apartment safely. The fire was contained to…