Maryland awards $4.6 million in heritage grants to boost local tourism and development
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced more than $4.6 million in matching grant awards through the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to support 91 projects aimed at strengthening local economies through…
Heat wave expected to boost New Jersey shore crowds after three rainy weekends
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — After three consecutive weekends of rain dampened shore tourism, New Jersey beach towns are finally bracing for a major turnout as a prolonged heat wave is expected to…
New Jersey Senate panel advances bill to boost cancer research funding tenfold
TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation to dramatically increase New Jersey’s investment in cancer research cleared a key hurdle Monday, as the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved a bill to…
PFAS removal project breaks ground in South Jersey to boost drinking water safety
SALEM, N.J. — New Jersey American Water and the City of Salem broke ground Wednesday on a major infrastructure project aimed at improving water quality through the installation of a PFAS removal…
Republican lawmakers introduce $500M plan to boost New Jersey manufacturing industry
TRENTON, N.J. — New bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Senators Michael Testa (R-1) and Linda Greenstein (D-14) would establish a $500 million incentive program aimed at revitalizing New Jersey’s manufacturing sector,…
Big Apple boost: NYC hikes minimum pay for app delivery workers to $21.44 per hour
NEW YORK — App-based restaurant delivery workers in New York City are now guaranteed a minimum pay rate of $21.44 per hour before tips, marking the final phase of a landmark policy…
Governor Murphy Proposes 10% Alcohol Tax Hike to Boost New Jersey Revenue
Trenton, NJ—New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed raising the state’s alcoholic beverage tax by 10%, a move aimed at generating an additional $18.5 million in revenue for the fiscal year 2026…
Maryland lottery win gives New York couple $50K boost for house hunting
BALTIMORE, Md. – A New York City couple searching for a home in Maryland just got a major financial boost after winning a $50,000 top prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket.…
Electric vehicle charging stations bring green energy boost to Seaside Heights
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Six dual-port electric vehicle charging stations have been installed in Seaside Heights as part of a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) stemming from a settlement with the New Jersey…
FRANK LASEE: Trump’s Victory Will Boost American Energy And Lower Costs
Climate-conscious Americans should be fortunate for a Trump presidency for more reasons than one, but top among them is the reality that President-elect Donald Trump’s victory is certain to lower energy costs…
USDA Awards $801,000 to Boost New Jersey Specialty Crops
TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded New Jersey agricultural organizations $801,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grants to support 14 projects aimed at promoting the state’s diverse array of…
Massachusetts Breaks Ground on Salem Offshore Wind Terminal, Aims to Boost Clean Energy Transition
SALEM, Mass. — Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo joined Crowley Wind Services President and CEO Bob Karl and other leaders today to celebrate the…
Police Seek Suspect Who Robbed Boost Mobile Store in the Bronx
BRONX, NY – A theft occurred at a Boost Mobile store located at 75 Westchester Square on Tuesday, where a man stole two Apple iPhone 15 Pro cellphones. The incident took place…
Biden’s Signature Climate Law Is Falling Short On Its Goal To Boost American Manufacturing
Democrats are falling short on their goal to add nearly 1 million manufacturing jobs through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) over the next decade. Senate Democrats boasted following the signing of the…
US to launch carbon offset guidelines to boost integrity
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will unveil in the coming days guidelines for the use of carbon offsets inside and outside of government to build confidence in the…
Missiles, drones and warships the priority as Australia plans $32 billion defence boost
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will boost defence spending by A$50.3 billion ($32 billion) over the next decade and reshuffle its weapons programs to emphasise missiles, drones and warships as…
House Panel Vows Massive Boost To Enlisted Military Pay Amid Recruiting Crisis
Enlisted troops could see an unprecedented bump to their base pay in the coming years under a plan Congress unveiled Thursday that could help recruiting and retention. The plan is the result…
US must boost Africa ties to secure key minerals, report says
By Felix Njini JOHANNESBURG/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. must boost commercial ties with African countries to curb reliance on China for supplies of critical minerals, a Washington-based think tank said on Tuesday.…
Haitians seek to flee gang-fueled anarchy as neighbors boost militaries
By Harold Isaac and Gilbert Bellamy PORT-AU-PRINCE/KINGSTON (Reuters) – With no sign yet of a long-promised transitional council to usher in the deployment of international troops and restore order, Haitians who can…
Phil Murphy’s Flailing Gas Car Ban Gets Federal Boost from Biden Administration
TRENTON, NJ – With a majority of New Jerseyans opposing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s radical 2035 ban on gasoline-powered sales, the struggling initiative just got a major boost from the federal…
Philippines to boost diplomacy and defence capability as South China Sea ‘countermeasures’
MANILA (Reuters) – Countermeasures by the Philippines to China’s conduct in the South China Sea will entail strengthening its defence capabilities with allies and exhausting all diplomatic measures to resolve disputes, a…
France to boost Olympics security with foreign military, police support
By John Irish and Juliette Jabkhiro PARIS (Reuters) – France has asked about 45 foreign countries to contribute several thousand extra military, police and civilian personnel to help safeguard the Paris Olympics…
Thailand presses case for casinos to boost revenues, tourism and jobs
By Orathai Sriring and Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK (Reuters) -A bill that would legalise casinos in Thailand could be passed in the current government’s term, an official said on Friday, as the prime…
New Jersey’s Transportation Infrastructure Gets a Multi-Billion Dollar Boost, Extension by Governor
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill reauthorizing the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) for another five years, promising billions in funding for statewide transportation improvements. The renewed…
Britain plans to boost nuclear workforce
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will set out plans to boost Britain’s nuclear workforce on Monday, as increased submarine building and the growing needs of the nuclear energy industry are…
Biden Is Running Out Of Time To Boost Dismal Poll Numbers In Crucial Battleground States
Biden Is Running Out Of Time To Boost Dismal Poll Numbers In Crucial Battleground States Mary Lou Masters on March 23, 2024 Time is running out for President Joe Biden to shore…
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