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 […]
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 […]
Is a bidding process needed to pick a Bader Field developer? State won’t say.
The state won’t answer a simple question: Is it legally necessary for the city to hold a competitive bidding process to decide who will develop the 142-acre, city-owned waterfront property at Bader Field? “Respectfully, we decline comment,” Department of Community Affairs spokesperson Lisa Ryan said in an email response Wednesday to the question. Two competing […]
NJEDA TO RECEIVE $255M IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT NEW JERSEY’S SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY
TRENTON, N.J. (December 20, 2022) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that the State of New Jersey is poised to receive more than $255 million in funding through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Following the U.S. Department of Treasury’s approval yesterday of New Jersey’s SSBCI application, the NJEDA will […]
N.J. is closer to allowing public cannabis consumption areas, as local startups hope for bigger opportunities
New Jersey is close to establishing regulations that would allow cannabis retailers and medical cannabis facilities to create public consumption areas. The state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) unanimously approved rules related to public consumption areas at a public meeting this month. The commission said the proposed rules “provide the legal requirements for cannabis consumption areas, a fee […]
NJEDA’s New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program Pre-Qualification Application Process to Open on December 15th
TRENTON, N.J. (December 13, 2022) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced it will begin accepting pre-qualification applications for the New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (MVP) on Thursday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. Funded at $20 million, the New Jersey MVP will provide grants to support the purchase of equipment to help manufacturers improve […]
Ocean Wind 1 Donates Electric Bicycles to Atlantic City Police Foundation
Caption: Representatives from Ocean Wind 1, the Atlantic City Police Department, the City of Atlantic City, Pedego and other organizations, following the unveiling of 10 electric bikes, funded through a donation from Ocean Wind 1. Atlantic City, NJ (December 12, 2022) – Today, through a generous donation from Ocean Wind 1, a fleet of 10, zero-emission, […]
Panel Celebrates 45 Years of Legalized Gaming in Atlantic City
There may be some debate whether the arrival of casinos in Atlantic City 45 years ago has completely fulfilled its promise, but there’s no doubt gaming has completely transformed the resort and will continue to do so in the future. That was the primary message from a panel discussion titled “Celebrating 45 Years: Legalized Casino […]
Atlantic City casino theater to become ‘The Hook’ in 2023
Spiegelworld, which has produced live shows for audiences in Las Vegas, is reopening the Warner Theatre at Caesars Atlantic City as an adult performance venue called The Hook. “A decade ago, we came to Vegas and did things differently in live entertainment,” said Ross Mollison, founder of Spiegelworld. “Now, we’re incredibly excited that our pals […]