Rutgers University’s Board of Governors on Tuesday approved a $5.9 billion operating budget for the 2025–2026 academic year, including a 5% tuition increase for in-state … Read more
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate on Monday passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina to expand pension benefits for teachers by including … Read more
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-24, appropriating $3.8 million from the Capital Improvement Fund for the design … Read more
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-17, authorizing the replacement of the Commonwealth Bridge in Manchester Township at a … Read more
JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is officially moving forward with plans to redevelop the long-dormant Rova Farms property into a public community park, after the … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) that would allow preserved farms to host … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Senate on Thursday passed a bill permitting municipalities to publish public meeting notices and legal advertisements online, marking … Read more
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — The Seaside Park Planning Board has approved a portion of a proposal to rebuild Funtown Pier, the former iconic amusement destination … Read more
WASHINGTON — The United States announced a new $425 million military aid package for Ukraine on Wednesday, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster the … Read more
Trenton, NJ – The Senate Higher Education Committee has approved legislation S-3696, which is sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan. The bill requires higher education institutions … Read more
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has reported favorably on Senate Bill No. 3342, which introduces critical amendments to the fire safety regulations for … Read more
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate has passed a new bill aimed at providing crucial support for homeowners affected by the remnants of Hurricane … Read more
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate has passed a pivotal piece of legislation, sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, aimed at enhancing the quality of … Read more
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill that grants recognition to members of the U.S. Coast Guard through a specialized license plate has been passed by … Read more
BENSALEM, PA – The Bensalem Township Council has approved a resolution to consolidate six volunteer fire departments into a single entity, the Bensalem Volunteer Fire … Read more
BALTIMORE, MD – Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board has approved a “contingent fee contract” for a team of … Read more
Republicans in Kansas mustered supermajority votes to override their governor’s veto of millions earmarked for deployment of national guard troops to the southern border. GOP … Read more
The Pentagon is preparing a large aid package to quickly send to Ukraine as soon as President Joe Biden signs into law a long-awaited Ukraine … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave accelerated approval for the expanded use of Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca’s drug to treat … Read more
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Wednesday that it would be funding a ten-digit loan to restore a 53-year-old nuclear power plant in Michigan that, … Read more
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Friday declared 800 hectares in the occupied West Bank as state land, in a move that … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of Javelin missiles and related equipment to Morocco for an estimated cost of $260 … Read more
BERLIN (Reuters) – The German government has approved the deployment of armed forces in a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea to protect … Read more
By Makini Brice and Joseph Ax WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York independent commission approved a new congressional map and sent it to the … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Eicos Sciences’ injection, making it the first-ever treatment to treat severe frostbite in adults. … Read more
Trenton, NJ – Legislation aimed at increasing caller ID transparency for telemarketing calls has been approved by the New Jersey Senate. The bill, sponsored by … Read more
(Reuters) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a loan worth $100 million to Paraguay to help the country improve its logistics performance and … Read more
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has taken a significant step in honoring a local hero by advancing legislation to rename a section of Interstate … Read more
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury said on Monday it had approved more than $228 million in funding for high-speed internet projects in New York … Read more
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Wednesday approved a new $1.2 billion, four-year loan program to support Jordan’s … Read more
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) -Pakistan’s senate approved a resolution on Friday to further delay national elections which had been scheduled to take place on Feb. 8, … Read more
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Board of Education has approved the 2024-25 school calendar, which includes virtual instruction days coinciding with election … Read more
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s congressional budget committee approved on Thursday the country’s 2024 budget bill, with a shallower-than-expected spending cut in President Luiz Inacio Lula … Read more
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s parliament on Thursday approved increasing next year’s budget by a net 17.9 trillion won to 656.6 trillion won ($503.50 billion). … Read more
QUITO (Reuters) – Ecuador’s National Assembly on Tuesday approved a tax amnesty proposed by President Daniel Noboa aimed at coaxing delinquent taxpayers to pay outstanding … Read more
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Congress approved its budgetary guidelines bill on Tuesday, setting the goal of eliminating the primary deficit by 2024, but including a … Read more
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s cabinet has approved debt suspension for smaller businesses and support for retail debtors, the prime minister said on Tuesday, in the … Read more
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s lower house approved on Friday a major consumption tax overhaul, seen as capable of boosting the country’s potential growth, although its … Read more
(Reuters) – Australia’s competition watchdog said on Thursday it will not oppose Woolworths’ acquisition of a 55% stake in specialty pet retailer Petstock Group. The … Read more
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bill requiring clear labeling on non-flushable wipes to prevent sewer system clogs. The legislation, introduced … Read more
Biden Administration Approves Sale Of Tank Shells To Israel Arjun Singh on December 9, 2023 The Biden administration invoked federal law on Friday to unilaterally … Read more
Biden Admin Approves Emissions Rules That Critics Worry Could Kneecap Small Energy Companies Robert Schmad on December 2, 2023 The Biden administration approved new regulations … Read more
By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) – The Portuguese parliament on Wednesday approved the Socialist government’s 2024 budget, three months before a snap election triggered by … Read more
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Indian government on Tuesday approved the setting up of a new Finance Commission that will recommend how federal taxes will … Read more
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s securities regulator has approved three applications for the country’s first publicly traded consumption-related REITs, although market participants say persistent concerns about the … Read more
BERLIN (Reuters) – The German parliament on Friday approved the implementation of a global minimum corporate tax, as part of an international deal to ensure … Read more
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday its executive board approved a proposal for a 50% increase in quota resources … Read more
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Deutsche Bank on Friday won final approval from a U.S. judge for a $75 million settlement it reached with … Read more