200-foot barge sunk off Little Egg Inlet to boost reef habitat and marine life
Little Egg Inlet, NJ – It happened in July when a 200-foot barge was carefully deployed to the bottom of the Atlantic as part of … Read more
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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 … Read more
Jersey Players Cash In With Mega Millions Multiplier Boost
TRENTON, N.J. — A Virginia Mega Millions player matched all five white balls plus the Gold Mega Ball to claim a $348 million jackpot in … Read more
Gas station scratcher powers $50K business boost
LAUREL, Md. — A routine walk turned into a life-changing moment for Ramiro Polanco Mendez of Howard County, who won $50,000 on a Mega Bucks … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
US to boost scrutiny of United Airlines after safety incidents
By David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – United Airlines said late Friday that U.S. safety regulators will boost scrutiny of the airline … Read more
Mexico presidential candidate Sheinbaum vows to boost state energy sector
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday vowed to keep boosting the activity of the country’s state-owned energy companies if she … Read more
US climate rule will boost sustainable accounting industry
By Ross Kerber (Reuters) – New U.S. climate-disclosure regulations should boost demand for services of the Big Four accounting firms and more specialized reviewers, and … Read more
Gasoline, food boost US producer prices in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in February amid a surge in the cost of goods like gasoline and food, which … Read more
EU agrees 5 billion euro boost for Ukraine military aid fund
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to provide 5 billion euros ($5.48 billion) for military aid to Ukraine as part … Read more
US Treasury’s No. 2 urges South Africa to boost fight against corruption
By Andrea Shalal (Reuters) – U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Wednesday urged South Africa to step up its battle against corruption, saying that … Read more
Howard County Police Boost Patrols in Centennial Park Following Assault
ELLICOTT CITY, MD—In response to an assault on a local jogging trail, Howard County Police have heightened patrols in Centennial Park. A 24-year-old woman reported … Read more
Pennsylvania State Police Hope New Ad Campaign Will Boost Enlistment
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has launched an advertising campaign to attract more people to a career as a state trooper. The recruitment initiative will … Read more
Biden’s Plan To Boost American Chip Manufacturing Is Already Facing Setbacks
Biden’s Plan To Boost American Chip Manufacturing Is Already Facing Setbacks Jason Cohen on February 19, 2024 President Joe Biden’s ambitious plan for boosting domestic … Read more
Chinese major cities ease home purchase limits to boost sales
BEIJING (Reuters) – Two of China’s major cities, Suzhou and Shanghai, followed Guangzhou in easing home-buying restrictions, in an effort to boost property sales as … Read more
IKEA cuts prices to boost sales as raw material costs ease
LONDON (Reuters) – IKEA is investing in price cuts on some products across a range of countries, including Belgium, Canada and India, as the furniture … Read more
US IRS wants to simplify tax notices to reduce anxiety, boost compliance
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday said it was redesigning hundreds of types of notices mailed to taxpayers … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Fulton County Commissioner Wants To Boost Fani Willis’ Budget Despite Corruption Allegations
EXCLUSIVE: Fulton County Commissioner Wants To Boost Fani Willis’ Budget Despite Corruption Allegations Katelynn Richardson on January 22, 2024 At least one Fulton County commissioner … Read more
Foreign auto brands boost exports as China sales remain weak – data
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Foreign carmakers that have been losing market share to local rivals in China have boosted exports from the world’s largest auto market, … Read more
Exclusive-Panasonic puts productivity boost ahead of new EV plant in US
By Daniel Leussink and Miho Uranaka TOKYO (Reuters) – Panasonic’s battery business must focus on boosting productivity, Group CEO Yuki Kusumi told Reuters, signalling the … Read more
New Jersey Shore Towns Get Boost as Governor Signs Vacant Property Bill Into Law
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sean Kean’s legislative effort to revitalize vacant properties in Jersey Shore towns received a significant advancement with the signing of his … Read more
Kenya wins $941 million IMF loan boost, easing financial pressures
By Kanjyik Ghosh (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved a $941 million lending boost to Kenya, with an immediate disbursement of … Read more
China’s SAIC set to add 14 vehicle vessels to boost exports
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -SAIC Motor Corp plans to add 14 vehicle vessels in the next three years to its fleet of carriers as the state-owned Chinese … Read more
Uber says it’s working with Tesla to boost EV adoption among drivers
(Reuters) – Uber is working with Tesla to promote use of electric vehicles by its drivers in the United States as it works towards becoming … Read more
Microsoft offers $20 consumer AI subscription to boost business
By Jeffrey Dastin DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – Microsoft on Monday said consumers and small businesses can buy subscriptions to access more capabilities in its artificial … Read more
Traders boost bets on Fed rate cuts after producer prices slide
(Reuters) – Traders on Friday priced in a bigger chance that the Federal Reserve will deliver more monetary policy easing this year after a U.S. … Read more