NJ UNEMPLOYMENT RATE STILL HIGHER THAN NATIONAL AVERAGE
New Jersey’s unemployment rate stands at 4.2 percent, higher than the national average. The State added 1,600 jobs in August but not good enough to bring the rate below four percent.
SWEENEY: MINIMUM WAGE BUMP TO $15/HOUR NOT LIKELY THIS YEAR
Despite the wishes of Governor Murphy, New Jersey’s minimum wage is not likely to climb to $15 an hour this year. Senate President Steve Sweeney says he supports the higher wage, but he also wants to study the affects on small business first.
NJ AUDUBON SOCIETY SUPPORTS STATE’S OFFSHORE WIND INITIATIVE
Earlier this week, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) announced that it was inviting bids for 1,100 megawatts of offshore wind power development – enough for 350,000 homes. The New Jersey Audubon Society came out in support of the process. Gov. Murphy wants an Offshore Wind Master Plan to generate 3,500 megawatts of…
MISS AMERICA’S FUTURE IN ATLANTIC CITY UNDER SCRUTINY
The Miss America Organization may be looking for a new home for next year’s competition, depending on upcoming negotiations. Their contract with Atlantic City’s Casino Reinvestment Development Authority expired after this year’s pageant and Mayor Gilliam says the price tag of $4.5 million for next year’s event is too high. The CRDA was recently cited…
PLEASANTVILLE HIGH BRIEFLY LOCKED DOWN THURSDAY
Pleasantville High School and the city’s middle school were briefly locked down on Thursday. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the school received a “vague threat” and the lockdown was a precaution. The schools reopened about an hour later.
GOV. MURPHY LOOKING TO PHASE OUT PARCC TESTING
On Tuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy said he wants to phase out the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers exams, known as the PARCC tests. Murphy wants to drop from six to two the number of PARCC tests required in high school. His administration has significantly reduced the percentage of weight used by…
POND AT CAPE MAY COUNTY PARK AND ZOO GETTING UPGRADES
Some major upgrades are coming to the pond at the Cape May County Park and Zoo. County officials say the pond was dredged earlier this year and the water quality is greatly improved; new grasses and other plant life are also being planted to make the pond more aesthetically pleasing.
GATOR ON THE LOOSE IN MULLICA TOWNSHIP
An alligator has decided to walk through some neighborhoods in Mullica Township, South Jersey. Police are looking for the gator who was seen strolling through some yards with no particular agenda. No one knows where the gator came from.
AVALON POLICE ARREST FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE
Avalon Police have arrested a 38 year old Media, PA man who was wanted for stalking and other crimes. Police announced they have arrested Douglass P. Scott who was a wanted fugitive. Scott was arrested last weekend and had some drugs in his possession.
NEW POLLS: VAN DREW CRUSHING GROSSMAN IN CONGRESSIONAL RACE
If the congressional election were held today, democrat Jeff Van Drew would be packing his bags to Washington. A new Stockton University poll gives Van Drew a 23 point lead over republican Seth Grossman. The same poll also gives republican Bob Hugin an edge over Robert Menendez in the Senate race.