On Monday, the New Jersey Senate failed to come up with enough votes to override Governor Christie’s veto of funding for women’s health clinics throughout the state. The lack of state funding will force cutbacks and closures of clinics in Millville, Bridgeton and Atlantic City. The vote went strictly along party lines, as female lawmakers…
The State of New Jersey announced Monday that many school districts throughout the state will be dividing $268 million in federal education funding. The money is coming to the state as part of a $26 million stimulus package approved by the United States Congress. More than $2 million in education funding will be coming to…
New Jersey State Senator Jeff Van Drew says he will do everything he can to oppose a recent nomination by Governor Chris Christie to the Delaware River and Bay Authority. Van Drew told the Press of Atlantic City that Christie’s nomination of Camden County resident Richard Mroz to the DRBA is “not a done deal”,…
A report on nj.com suggests that Governor Chris Christie has agreed to turn over important documents regarding New Jersey’s failed “Race to the Top” application to key democrats in Trenton. The online report today says that Christie met with New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney Monday afternoon and agreed to hand over the documents so…
A report on nj.com suggests that Governor Chris Christie has agreed to turn over important documents regarding New Jersey’s failed “Race to the Top” application to key democrats in Trenton. The online report today says that Christie met with New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney Monday afternoon and agreed to hand over the documents so…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced on Monday that he intends to bring down the income tax rate in this state over the next two years. The Associated Press reports that Christie gave an interview today and announced that he would like to bring the income tax rate down within two years to stimulate the…
Freeholder Gerald Thornton today announced that the Department of Health will be offering a special flu vaccine for Cape May County seniors. Thornton said, “This year there is a new flu vaccine designed specifically for seniors. Since Cape May County has the highest percentage of older adults in the State, we’re pleased to offer it…
The Temple University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday a new three-game football scheduling agreement with Penn State University. The Owls will play at PSU during the 2014 and 2016 seasons while hosting the Nittany Lions in 2015. “Temple is pleased to announce our new agreement with the Nittany Lions, one of the truly…
A broken net on a fishing vessel caused the wash-up of thousands of dead menhaden in the North Wildwood area over the weekend, according to an investigation by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife. The fishing vessel reported that one of its nets broke, releasing an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 pounds…
Operation Take Back New Jersey is a statewide initiative that encourages residents to properly dispose of their unused, unwanted and expired medicine. All across the state, municipalities will collect and safely dispose of these items. This City will participate in the event on Saturday, Sept. 25. Residents can bring unwanted medicine to the lobby of…