26 city residents graduate from Atlantic City Electric job training program
The first class of 26 city residents graduated from the Atlantic City Infrastructure Program on Thursday in a ceremony at Stockton University’s city campus, and will now interview for jobs in the energy field. “I saw this was an avenue to build a foundation for my family,” said JaVonn Parrish, 29, who said he has […]
CRDA seeks new proposals for Atlantic City grocery
In the 1993 comedy film “Groundhog Day,” Bill Murray’s character finds himself reliving the same day over and over and over. This Groundhog Day, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority posted a request for proposals for a new grocery store for the city, with hopes it will not relive 2022. Last year, the CRDA saw plans […]
MATTHEW DENAFO SELECTED AS NEW PRESIDENT OF THE ATLANTIC COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ACUA)
DeNafo’s appointment was made official following the approval of minutes from the ACUA Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, January 19. “I am excited to serve the community in this new role at ACUA,” said DeNafo. “Throughout my 15 years at ACUA, I have been fortunate to work alongside an extraordinary team of people committed […]
Three Atlantic County aviation entities get $13.3 million in earmarks
The Atlantic City International Airport and two other local aviation entities will receive $13.3 million in earmarks from the recent federal spending bill, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-NJ, said at a press conference Monday at the airport. “These are federally directed appropriations, earmarks,” Menendez said, which he and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker chose to lobby […]
Atlantic City Casinos Upping The $1B Investment Ante In 2023
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) sees Atlantic City as a “world-class resort destination.” The plan requires significant investments from all nine Atlantic City casinos. When visiting Caesars and Bally’s, you can’t help but notice where the combined $300 million is being spent. According to a CANJ press release, AC casinos have invested over $1 billion dollars into the marketplace over the past several […]
Lawmakers move to fight E-ZPass surprises
State lawmakers are hoping to make more New Jersey motorists aware that they may not always qualify for E-ZPass discounts when traveling in other states where electronic tolling is available. A bipartisan bill that cleared the state Assembly on Thursday would require the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to notify E-ZPass customers via its website that […]
New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increases to Over $14/Hour for Most Employees
TRENTON – New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by $1.13 to $14.13 per hour for most employees, effective today, January 1, 2023. The increase is part of legislation signed by Governor Murphy in February 2019 that gradually raises the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024 for most employees. When Governor Murphy took […]
NJEDA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW CANNABIS GRANT PROGRAM
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board announced today the creation of the Cannabis Equity Grant Program, aimed at helping start-ups in the state develop with assistance for early-stage expenses and technical training. Up to $10 million in state funding will be made available for applicants. “My Administration is doubling its efforts to cultivate […]
BPU approves proposed acquisition of South Jersey Industries
The state Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday approved the proposed acquisition of South Jersey Industries, the parent company of South Jersey Gas, by the Infrastructure Investments Fund. Officials with the Folsom-based company described the New York-based investment fund as a private investment vehicle focused on critical infrastructure assets. Last February, South Jersey Industries announced […]
SJTA reports airport passengers up 10% in 2022, Expressway tolls up 1.2% for year
Toll revenue for the Atlantic City Expressway was up 1.2% and Atlantic City International Airport passenger numbers were up 10% for the year, according to the South Jersey Transportation Authority. Individual tolls went up 3% in 2022 over 2021, however, so the increase in revenue is due to higher tolls paid by travelers rather than […]