U.S. Representative Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) today issued the following statement regarding the report from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s “New Jersey Gaming, Sports and Entertainment Advisory Commission” which included its recommendations for gaming interests in the state and subsequent impact on Atlantic City: “Today’s news is certainly encouraging for the long-term interests of Atlantic…
Gov. Chris Christie announced his plan today to takeover the casino district in Atlantic City. The recommendations comes from a commission that Christie asked for when taking office. Christie says that Atlantic City needs to be more competitive and changes are needed to make that happen. Also, the Governor announced that he wants to see…
New Jersey residents are heavily against drilling offshore. A new Monmouth University/Gannett New Jersey poll says that less than one-third of the state’s population favors offshore drilling. The actual numbers are 31 versus 63 percent. Four of out five residents supports offshore windmills for the state
Travel and Leisure Magazine has named one Cape May County community as one of its “Best Little Beach Towns.” Cape May has earned the honor, among a couple of dozen other towns. The article says that “This Victorian town has long been impervious to any of those—let’s just say, not-so-quaint—stereotypes associated with the Jersey Shore. In…
Travel and Leisure Magazine has named one Cape May County community as one of its “Best Little Beach Towns.” Cape May has earned the honor, among a couple of dozen other towns. The article says that “This Victorian town has long been impervious to any of those—let’s just say, not-so-quaint—stereotypes associated with the Jersey Shore. In…
A spokesman for Gov. Chris Christie talked about the potential shortfall in the budget for the next budget cycle. Michael Drewniak said that the state has a spending problem and that raising taxes will not be the answer. There were not broad based tax increases instituted in the state this past budget cycle either. Services and…
A spokesman for Gov. Chris Christie talked about the potential shortfall in the budget for the next budget cycle. Michael Drewniak said that the state has a spending problem and that raising taxes will not be the answer. There were not broad based tax increases instituted in the state this past budget cycle either. Services and…
A new state study determined that private and parochial schools save the state nearly $3 billion a year. The study suggests that incentives should be provided by the state for parents to make the choice to send their child to a non-public school. The $2.7 billion that was saved is essential, with the state still…
The Delaware River and Bay Authority has authorized selling a vessel from their fleet. One of the ships used on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has determined to be extra and will be sold off. This is the second one that has been placed into the surplus category in the past few years, though the other…
Voters in Cape May will have their say on a new parking ordinance. City Clerk Diane Weldon confirmed that a special election date of Sept. 8 will be held for two parking issues. The two ballot questions will include, whether meters should be installed in East Cape May, and whether angled parking would be put…