Lampitt Bill to Boost Creation of Small, Women- & Minority- Owned Businesses Gains Assembly Panel Approval

Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt to expand the scope and reach of small, women- and minority-owned businesses throughout New Jersey by providing loans through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority was…

Assembly Panel OKs Democratic Legislation to Create Program to Train Students for Manufacturing Jobs

Singleton, Conaway, Andrzejczak, Mazzeo, Garcia and Mosquera Bill Would Require Development of “Manufacturing Career Pathway” An Assembly panel on Monday approved legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Herb Conaway, Jr., M.D.,…

The pictures attached to this alert are stills captured by the bank's surveillan…

The pictures attached to this alert are stills captured by the bank’s surveillance. He did not show a weapon during the robbery, however, we are asking the public to not approach the…

Missing Child: Gage Solecki, WM, 16, 5’11, 176 lb, blnd hair, blu eyes. Last seen Atlantic Ave Camdenlocal.nixle.comThe New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit and Camden Police Department seeks your assistance…

Former NHL Player Jim Dowd A No-Show After Alleged Assault of High School Player

WALL-Point Pleasant Beach-Manasquan high school hockey coach and former New Jersey Devil Jim Dowd was absent at last night’s game in Red Bank against Rumson Fair Haven at the Red Bank Armory. Dowd,…

Former NJ Devil Jim Dowd faces assault charges from 16-year-old

A hearing for high school hockey coach Jim Dowd, a former player for the New Jersey Devils, in a Wall Township courtroom Tuesday to face charges he kicked a 16-year-old player in…

Beck Statement on Port Ambrose LNG Public Hearing

Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) released the following statement regarding the public hearing on the Port Ambrose LNG facility held at the Eatontown Sheraton on January 8, 2015: Sen. Jennifer Beck speaking in opposition…

Committee Advances Kyrillos Bill to Allow Hunting for Working People, Help NJ Economy

The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Kyrillos to allow hunting of game animals on every day of the week, during established hunting seasons. Legislation sponsored by…

Sacco Legislation to Promote ‘Move Over’ Law Clears Committee

A bill sponsored by Senator Nicholas J. Sacco that would promote safe driving to ensure the safety of emergency and maintenance personnel was approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee. The bill,…

GILL-WEINBERG BILLS INCREASING OVERSIGHT OF SURPLUS MILITARY EQUIPMENT PROGRAM IN NJ CLEAR ASSEMBLY PANEL

TRENTON – Two bills sponsored by Senator Nia H. Gill and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg that would increase transparency and oversight of the federal Department of Defense 1033 program in…

State agrees to adopt Libertarian Party's transparency initiative.

On August 1, 2014, the New Jersey Libertarian Party (NJLP) formally petitioned the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a rule requiring municipalities and other local government units to specify…

Traffic Alert – Lacey Township Police Department – Rt 9 into Berkeley Twp – 12:30 a.m., Monday, January 12, 2015

Traffic Alert (UPDATE) – As of 9:40 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2015, Route 9 the New Jersey Natural Gas Company has indicated that repairs will continue into the afternoon hours. Route 9…

Burzichelli Bill to Facilitate Farming Processes Now Law

Law Lifts Certain Permit and Transition Area Requirements Legislation Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli sponsored to facilitate operations for the agriculture industry in New Jersey has been signed into law. “Given the changes…

Tucker Bill to Honor Historic Black Sorority Becomes Law

(TRENTON) – Legislation Assemblywoman Cleopatra G. Tucker sponsored to authorize special license plates honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. was signed into law on Friday. The new law (A-1993) permits the Motor…

We are offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and convict…

We are offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the heartless individual that cost this 2 month old puppy her life. This little puppy was tossed…

Man Injured in Construction Crane Accident on Parkway

BRICK-The New Jersey State Police today confirmed one man was injured when the crane he was operating on the Garden State Parkway near mile marker 91 toppled over. Sgt. Jeffery Flynn said…

Howell Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Fatal Crash Along Fort Plains Road Fatal Crash Took the Life of One Passenger, Injured Another (FREEHOLD) A Howell man was sentenced to four…

Florida’s Sex Crime Sting-and-Switch and More in MuckReads Weekly

by Amanda Zamora The Florida sex crime sting-and-switch. WTSP reports a pattern of police misconduct in its ongoing investigation of sex sting operations in Tampa Bay. In some cases, men were facing…

Senator Demands Answers on Red Cross’ Finances

by Justin Elliott and Jesse Eisinger Citing an investigation by ProPublica and NPR, Sen. Charles Grassley is asking the American Red Cross to explain more clearly how it uses public donations, specifying…

SENATORS GORDON & WEINBERG ANNOUNCE EFFORT TO OVERRIDE VETO OF PORT AUTHORITY REFORM BILL

TRENTON – Senator Bob Gordon and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg today announced that the Senate will vote to override the governor’s veto of legislation they sponsored to bring comprehensive transparency and…

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