NJBC strong support for S-733 (Madden, Singleton)/A-2152 (Greenwald)
NJBC announced on behalf of the state’s business community, we are writing to express our strong support for S-733 (Madden, Singleton)/A-2152 (Greenwald) as it addresses three desperately needed fixes for our unemployment insurance (UI) payroll tax increase and the UI Trust Fund that is funded by that tax. This bill and the three changes it […]
New Stockton program hopes to help casino employment struggles
Despite casino revenue showing signs of recovery from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry’s workforce is still lagging as the busy season quickly approaches and properties scramble to fill positions. As of February, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Employment Report shows casinos still have not returned to pre-pandemic employment levels with […]
Egg Harbor Township PAL to launch new observatory in June
People at the Police Activities League on Ridge Avenue will soon be able to get a closer look at the stars. Set to debut June 11, Buddy’s Observatory will be home to an 8-foot ash dome and a 14-inch Celestron telescope. Unique to South Jersey, the observatory will be open year-round to the public, schools […]
N.J. tax revenues are shockingly high as we’re slammed by inflation. Here’s what’s behind it all
New Jersey tax revenues have taken a wild ride over the past two years, and collections for the state’s major taxes are reaching historic highs. Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration says it expects to collect nearly $47 billion in taxes for the current fiscal year that ends June 30. That is nearly $5 billion above initial estimates last summer and […]
Our view: Biggest Atlantic City airport payoff still commerce
Among the delightful blooms of spring this year are budding promises of new airline services at Atlantic City International Airport. Two major airlines, Frontier and JetBlue, are competing to merge with the airport’s only scheduled carrier, Spirit Airlines. They see the value in Spirit’s ability to offer the lowest prices for expensive air travel, even […]
N.J. will ‘almost certainly’ provide some relief as gas prices soar, Murphy says
With the average gas price in New Jersey still more than $4 a gallon, Gov. Phil Murphy says the state will “almost certainly” provide some sort of relief for residents. Murphy said officials are still “trying to figure out” what kind of move will have “the highest bang for the buck” as officials across the nation search […]
U.S. lawmakers look for path ahead on billions in restaurant, small business aid
Restaurants and other businesses that have survived more than two years of COVID-19 restrictions could see an infusion of federal dollars in the coming months, as long as U.S. lawmakers reach final agreement on a multibillion-dollar package. The U.S. House has approved a bill with $42 billion for restaurants and $13 billion for a hard-hit industries program […]
Legal Marijuana Sales Expected to Start Within Weeks in New Jersey
A year and a half after New Jersey residents voted to legalize cannabis, the state on Monday gave seven medical-marijuana companies final approval to start selling their products to all adults, opening the door to the first legal marijuana sales in the New York City region within a month. In a meeting held by videoconference, […]
Atlantic City hosts summit on human trafficking
The summit on human trafficking was presented by Volunteers of America Delaware Valley. The organization has run programs for youth and addressing homelessness in Atlantic City, and has started a pilot program on human trafficking in the city, supported by a $235,000 grant from the Casino Reinvestment and Development Authority. Read More from Press of Atlantic […]
‘Wingless flights’ coming to Atlantic City airport could be next big thing in aviation
The co-founder and CEO of Landline, which is partnering with American Airlines to connect Atlantic City International Airport with Philadelphia International Airport, sees his bus routes as “wingless flights.” “We don’t think of ourselves as an airport shuttle but as an extension of the airline’s network. We are just using an airplane that doesn’t fly,” […]