New Jersey’s Plastic Ban: A Confusing and Overreaching Policy Leaves Residents and Businesses Scratching Their Heads
TRENTON, NJ – Since its implementation on May 4, 2022, New Jersey’s “Get Past Plastic” law has been hailed by some as a bold step toward environmental protection, but for many residents…
Police Searching for Armed Robber Targeting NYC Businesses
NEW YORK, NY – New York City Police are seeking information about a suspect involved in a series of robberies within the 47 and 14 Precincts. The first incident occurred on Tuesday,…
Atlantic City Pier Fire Damages Multiple Businesses
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A large fire occurred Thursday night at Atlantic City’s Central Pier, causing extensive damage to several boardwalk businesses. The blaze reportedly started shortly after 7 p.m. in the…
New Jersey Democrats Push Businesses to Comply with Murphy’s Plastic Straw Ban
TRENTON, NJ—In a push for environmental sustainability, Senator John McKeon has reached out to New Jersey’s largest food service providers to enforce the state’s single-use plastics ban, specifically targeting the use of…
Credit Card Skimmers Found at Multiple Businesses in D.C.; Check Your Statements
WASHINGTON, DC – The Metropolitan Police Department’s Financial and Cyber Crimes Unit is calling for public assistance to identify suspects involved in deploying card skimming devices at several establishments across the District.…
‘That’s Not True’: Former Obama Official’s Attempt To Blame Businesses For Inflation Swatted Down
Fox Business anchor Cheryl Casone pushed back Thursday on former Obama administration official Marie Harf’s attempt to blame companies for inflation. The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 2.1% year-over-year in March,…
Maryland Towns Could Soon Be Powerless to Combat Vagrancy, Loitering at Local Businesses
ANNAPOLIS, MD — A new bill that seeks to repeal the authority of municipalities to prohibit vagrancy is under consideration. The legislation aims to remove the power of municipal governments to enact…
Serial Burglar Targeting D.C. Businesses Arrested by Metro Police
Washington, D.C. – A series of burglaries targeting local businesses has culminated in the arrest of 43-year-old Eyob Hailu by detectives from the D.C. Metro Police Department. Hailu, who is of no…
This New Jersey Shore Town Boasts Its Pet-Friendly Beaches and Businesses
WILDWOODS, NJ – If you’re a pet owner who loves to take their furry friends on vacation, then one New Jersey beach resort community is calling your name. The Wildwoods, which includes…
Suffolk County Duo Indicted for Arsons and Burglaries at Local Businesses
Suffolk County, NY – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Frank Costa, 54, of Port Jefferson Station, and Jon Pucci, 29, of Middle Island, for a series…
Maryland Small Businesses Eligible for $10 Million in Revitalization Grants
Annapolis, MD – Governor Wes Moore announced a new $10 million grant initiative aimed at revitalizing Maryland’s business corridors and bolstering small businesses. The initiative includes the Maryland Department of Housing and…
New Jersey Assembly Committee Passes Bill Supporting LGBTQ-Owned Businesses
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill aimed at supporting LGBTQ-owned businesses in New Jersey has made significant progress, passing an Assembly committee on Thursday. Sponsored by Assemblyman Don Guardian, the bill (A3330) seeks…
Cambridge Police Visit Local Businesses in Community Safety Initiative
CAMBRIDGE, MD – The Cambridge Maryland Police Department has recently intensified its community outreach efforts by engaging directly with local businesses across the city, including the downtown district, to discuss safety and…
Full-Time Work Is Being Replaced By Part-Time Jobs As Americans And Businesses Struggle
Full-Time Work Is Being Replaced By Part-Time Jobs As Americans And Businesses Struggle Will Kessler on February 2, 2024 Since June 2023, Americans have been increasingly employed in part-time positions, with a…
Suspects Wanted in Series of High-Stakes Burglaries of Local Businesses
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is actively investigating two burglaries that occurred on Tuesday, January 23. Both incidents involved a single suspect, described as a tall,…
This Law Would Force New Jersey Businesses to Provide Service Animal Training to Employees
Trenton, NJ – A new bill, aimed at enhancing awareness and compliance with the rights of individuals with disabilities, has been amended and reported favorably. This legislation mandates training for employees of…
Google to help fund Israeli AI firms, Palestinian businesses
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Google is investing $8 million to support Israeli tech firms and Palestinian businesses, the Alphabet-owned group said on Wednesday, citing the need for small companies to…
Somerset Patriots and Local Businesses Donate $25,000 to Support Somerset County Food Banks
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – In a significant community effort, the Somerset Patriots, along with Clinton Honda and Land Rover Princeton, have donated $25,000 to four Somerset County food banks. The donation, part of…
South Korea prepares financial package for stock investors, small businesses
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s government said on Wednesday it plans to implement a package of financial policies to support stock investors and small business owners squeezed by high interest rates. The…
Businesses aren’t doing enough to address green skills shortages – report
By Pietro Lombardi MADRID (Reuters) – Businesses are failing to tackle a shortage of green skills among workers, risking delays in the transition to a lower carbon economy, a report prepared with…
STEPHEN MOORE: New Bank Regulations Will Hurt Small Businesses And Middle-Class Borrowers The Most
STEPHEN MOORE: New Bank Regulations Will Hurt Small Businesses And Middle-Class Borrowers The Most Stephen Moore on January 14, 2024 The rapid succession of bank failures last spring clearly spooked federal regulators…
KEVIN MOONEY: Biden Admin’s New Climate Rules Could Mean Big Payday For His Buddies, Burden For American Businesses
KEVIN MOONEY: Biden Admin’s New Climate Rules Could Mean Big Payday For His Buddies, Burden For American Businesses Kevin Mooney on January 13, 2024 In a setback for former government officials and…
Elon Musk And His Businesses Faced Multi-Agency Crackdown From Biden Admin In 2023
Elon Musk And His Businesses Faced Multi-Agency Crackdown From Biden Admin In 2023 Jason Cohen on January 1, 2024 In the first full year of Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter — now…
New Bill Forces State Energy Contracts to LGBTQ Owned Businesses
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee has reported favorably on Assembly Bill No. 5693. This legislation mandates the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to develop a program…
New Jersey Cracking Down on Businesses Violating Credit Card Surcharge Law
TRENTON, NJ – State inspectors have reportedly been out during the holiday shopping season to find out which business owners are naughty and which ones are nice. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s…
New Jersey and Veteran-Owned Businesses Joined by LGBTQ for State Contract Set-Asides
TRENTON, NJ – If a new law in New Jersey makes it to Governor Phil Murphy’s desk, veteran and women-owned businesses will have to compete with LGBTQ+ businesses for highly coveted government…
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