Critics say push for bail reform rollback is driven by politics, not data
There’s a new bipartisan push in Trenton to roll back changes made to New Jersey’s bail system. Bail reform was enacted five years ago under then-Republican Gov. Chris Christie, making the state among the first in the nation effectively to eliminate cash bail. Democrats have now joined in the call for a rollback in bail […]
Atlantic City gives itself a 90% grade on performance in 2022
The mayor and his department heads fulfilled about 90% of the promises made in last year’s State of the City address, according to reports given in a two-hour news conference Tuesday morning. Among the highlights of city accomplishments were a property tax decrease; re-creation of the recreation program; permanent promotions for police leadership, including Chief […]
Sustain and Serve program receives an extra $5M in state funds
Food banks and other nonprofits who work to feed the hungry take no holiday this time of year. Food insecurity is widespread in New Jersey, but the state is now making an additional investment in one program that is helping provide meals to the needy — allocating another $5 million to the Sustain and Serve […]
John Lamey stepping down after leading Atlantic County development agency through busy two decades
The longtime head of the Atlantic County Improvement Authority is retiring this week after 22 years of shepherding construction projects around the county. “I have a growing family — three wonderful daughters who live locally and four grandchildren,” said John Lamey, 64, of Galloway Township. “I want to spend some more time with them, and […]