A new law is now on the books in Trenton that will boost the amount of money New Jersey spends on tourism promotion. The new measure increases the annual amount of funding from $12.76 million to $17.6 million. The law takes effect immediately.
Former Bridgeton Business Administrator Stephanie Bush-Baskette is taking the same job in Atlantic City. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs announced that she will continue in the same role; Atlantic City remains under state control through the end of next year.
A new law that would have removed religion as an exemption for vaccines died in Trenton Monday. The controversial bill did not get enough votes for passage by the legislature, meaning it’s probably done for the time being. Bill sponsors say they will give it another go in the new legislature that convenes starting Tuesday.
32 year old Lauren Dorff of the Villas has been handed an eight year prison term for the drug induced death of Eric Nolan in 2018. Nolan was the son of Cape May County Sheriff Bob Nolan. 44 year old Susan Mazzone of Cape May Court House was previously given a seven year prison term…
It’s all over for Senator Cory Booker. The New Jersey democrat announced Monday morning that he has suspended his campaign for President. Booker was not invited to the next democratic debate, scheduled for tomorrow night. Booker said he would only stay in the race if there was a clear path to victory, and he has…
The former campaign manager for republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew has flipped, and will instead work for democratic hopeful Amy Kennedy of Atlantic County. Joshua Roesch lives in Stowe Creek and was recruited by Kennedy to head up her campaign.
Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his State of the State address on Tuesday. Murphy is expected to again call for a millionaire’s tax in New Jersey, and may spend some time talking about the political culture in New Jersey that allows women to be subject to sexual harassment. The governor will also talk about his…
The fierce battle over vaccinations for children comes to a head today in Trenton. Lawmakers are poised to vote on a bill that would end parental objections over religious reasons. The state’s capitol is expected to be flooded with protesters as lawmakers cast a final vote during the final day of a lame duck session.
The Ingram’s Thorofare Bridge on Avalon Boulevard in Middle Township will be closed Monday night. The closure is expected to begin at 7pm and last until Tuesday at 5am. The bridge is undergoing a two year rehabilitation project by the County of Cape May.
If you need a job, the United States Census is looking for you. The Census says it will hire 64,000 people in the Garden State this year for jobs that pay between $20-$22 an hour. It’s the biggest mobilization for a Census count since 1790.