Governor Murphy Announces Mortgage Payment Relief, Financial Protections for New Jerseyans Facing Economic Hardship as a Result of COVID-19
TRENTON – Acting on a commitment to provide financial relief to New Jersey homeowners, Governor Phil Murphy today announced that financial institutions will provide mortgage forbearance and financial protections for New Jerseyans facing economic hardship as a result COVID-19. “Millions of hardworking New Jerseyans are suffering financial losses through no fault of their own as […]
President Trump signs coronavirus aid bill. What does it mean?
President Trump signed off on a more than $100 billion coronavirus aid package on Wednesday, March 18. Lawmakers are already working on another stimulus effort in response to the widening outbreak in the country. The approved bill, as reported by The Hill, bolsters unemployment insurance and guarantees free diagnostic testing for the coronavirus. It also […]
NJ Assembly passes coronavirus bills to help workers who will lose wages, school kids
The New Jersey Assembly passed a wide-ranging package of bipartisan bills Monday in response to the growing coronavirus outbreak to assist the people, schools, businesses and local governments in the state grappling with the medical and financial impacts of the public health crisis. The more than two dozen measures, which quickly went through two committees […]
Bill Supporting NJ’s Candidacy for Federal Award of F-35 Jets at Atlantic City Air Base Unanimously Passes Full Assembly
In order to advance New Jersey’s candidacy as a location for the United States Air Force to deploy its F-35 Joint Strike fighter jets, three Assembly Democrats have sponsored legislation that would facilitate air quality studies at the 177th Air National Guard base in Atlantic City International Airport. The bill (A-270), sponsored by Assemblymen John Armato, […]
F-35 Coalition Begins
On January 28, Greater Atlantic City Chamber Board members met with 28 business and community leaders to discuss the creation of a state-wide coalition in support for bringing the F-35 to New Jersey. Specifically, bring them to the 177th Fighter Wing. The F-35 belongs at the 177th Fighter Wing in Atlantic County New Jersey because […]
Murphy signs measure encouraging F-35s at ACY
The Press of Atlantic has reported that Gov. Phil Murphy signed a measure encouraging the U.S. Air Force to base some of its new-generation F-35 fighter jets at the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard at Atlantic City International Airport. “The 177th Fighter Wing has the strength, expertise and resources to […]
Landing the F-35 Fighter Jet
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Opportunity New Jersey leaders give presentation to Greater Atlantic City Chamber Board of Directors
Tom Bracken and Michele Siekerka of Opportunity New Jersey (ONJ) are on a mission to make New Jersey more attractive for businesses — and more affordable for employers and residents. The two business leaders presented this week at a meeting of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber board of directors, where they spoke of the importance […]
Atlantic City Rail Line needs improvements after its return, says Joseph Kelly
One of Gov. Murphy’s first agenda items after taking office was fixing NJ Transit. He ordered an audit of the agency. More than a year later and NJ Transit has new leadership. He then signed a law to overhaul management and oversight at NJ Transit. Days before signing the bill, Murphy said, “In one […]
Greater Atlantic City Chamber submits testimony in opposition of the minimum wage hike to $15
Assembly Labor Committee Thursday January 24, 2019 10 AM – Committee Room 4, 1st Floor State House Annex, Trenton, New Jersey Greater Atlantic City Chamber statement on A15 Raises, Over Time, Hourly Minimum Wage to $15.00 The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce, along with many other business advocacy organizations and groups, is deeply concerned […]