Toms River Council Approves Township Budget
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 maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
New Jersey Senate Approves Wipe Labeling Legislation
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 by Senators Gordon Johnson and Joe Cryan,…
Biden Administration Approves Sale Of Tank Shells To Israel
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 transfer arms to Israel during its ongoing…
Biden Admin Approves Emissions Rules That Critics Worry Could Kneecap Small Energy Companies
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 Saturday aimed at reducing methane gas emissions,…
Michigan Supreme Court Approves Rule Requiring Judges To Use Preferred Pronouns
Michigan Supreme Court Approves Rule Requiring Judges To Use Preferred Pronouns Katelynn Richardson on September 28, 2023 The Michigan Supreme Court approved a new rule Wednesday requiring justices to use preferred pronouns…
Toms River Approves New Spray Park for Kids at Skyview Park
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Township officials have greenlit the design of a new spray park at Skyview Park to provide children a place to cool down during the summer months. The decision…
Senate Approves Bill for Low-Income Students in Underperforming Schools
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A bill aimed at helping low-income students in Pennsylvania’s worst-performing schools passed the state Senate last week. Senate Bill 757 introduces the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) Program,…
Dems Seethe After Ballot Board Approves Amendment Language Changing ‘Fetus’ To ‘Unborn Child’
Dems Seethe After Ballot Board Approves Amendment Language Changing ‘Fetus’ To ‘Unborn Child’ Kate Anderson on August 25, 2023 Democrats called out new language added to a proposed abortion amendment Thursday that…
US Approves $500 Million Sale To Taiwan For F-16 Search & Tracking System
US Approves $500 Million Sale To Taiwan For F-16 Search & Tracking System Micaela Burrow on August 24, 2023 The Biden administration approved a $500 million sale of equipment to boost F-16…
Judge Approves Motion Allowing DOJ Prosecutors To Bring Charges Against Hunter Biden In A Different District
Judge Approves Motion Allowing DOJ Prosecutors To Bring Charges Against Hunter Biden In A Different District Katelynn Richardson on August 17, 2023 District Judge Maryellen Noreika approved the Department of Justice’s (DOJ)…
Another California School District Approves Policy To Tell Parents If Child Is Trans
Another California School District Approves Policy To Tell Parents If Child Is Trans Reagan Reese on August 11, 2023 Another California school board voted Thursday to approve a policy that requires educators…
FDA Approves NJ Pharmaceutical Company’s New Blood Cancer Treatment
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – New Jersey based Johnson & Johnson announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval for its antibody-based therapy aimed at treating a challenging type…
Ocean County Approves $92 Million Courthouse Expansion
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a massive new courthouse expansion to expand the 1980s-era facility on Hooper Avenue. An ordinance authorizing the permitting and construction…
New Jersey Approves Fourth Major Offshore Wind Farm; Off LBI Coast
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – There will be another offshore wind turbine farm off the coast of New Jersey. New Jersey’s Board has approved a project located off the shore of Long…
It’s Going to Cost a Quarter-Million Dollars Just to Design New Sheriff’s Headquarters
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the Ocean County Justice Complex undergoes a $92 million expansion, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy wants out. Mastronardy has successfully lobbied the Ocean County Board of Commissioners…
Toms River Approves $1.2 Million Garbage Truck Purchase
Toms River, NJ – The Township Council of Toms River has authorized the award of a contract to Hunter Jersey Peterbilt for the purchase of three new 2024 Automated Side-Loading Refuse Collection…
Toms River Council Approves $233k Purchase from North Jersey Car Dealer
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Route 37 in Toms River is lined with new car dealers and used car dealers, but last week the town council chose a car dealer in Butler, New…
‘Blackmail’: Biden Admin Conveniently Approves Transfer Of Fighter Jets To Turkey After It Approves Sweden’s NATO Bid
‘Blackmail’: Biden Admin Conveniently Approves Transfer Of Fighter Jets To Turkey After It Approves Sweden’s NATO Bid Jake Smith on July 11, 2023 The Biden administration approved the transfer of F-16 fighter…
Biden administration approves New Jersey offshore wind farm
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Biden administration has given its approval for the construction of an offshore wind farm off the coast of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The project, called Ocean Wind,…
In Another Reversal, White House Approves Widely Banned Weapon For Ukraine Despite Heightened Danger To Civilians
In Another Reversal, White House Approves Widely Banned Weapon For Ukraine Despite Heightened Danger To Civilians Micaela Burrow on July 7, 2023 The Biden administration on Friday announced plans to provide cluster…
Senate Approves Testa Bill to Invest in Coastal Communities
Sen. Michael Testa's bill that would establish a Boardwalk Preservation Fund to construct, repair, and maintain boardwalks and structures throughout the state's coastal communities was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…