By Amina Niasse (Reuters) – Pending home sales in the U.S. rose 1.6% in February, spurred by modest inventory increases and job gains, a report on Thursday said. The National …
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—Two New Jersey lawmakers, Alex Sauickie and Robert Clifton, voted yes to help Democrats in Trenton approve a massive overhaul of the state’s gasoline tax system. The overhaul …
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New Jersey Law would Increase Penalties for Smoking Cannabis on Public Beaches TRENTON, NJ — In a update to the New Jersey Smoke Free Air Act, Senators Shirley K. Turner …
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Perth Amboy Submits Balanced Budget for 2024, Avoids Tax Increases PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The City Council received a balanced budget for 2024, marking a significant achievement without resorting to …
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PIKESVILLE, MD — In an effort to ensure public safety over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Maryland State Police will be ramping up patrols and enforcement against impaired, aggressive, …
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New Jersey Assembly Bill No. 4835 Simplifies School Bus Operation Requirements TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee has favorably reported on Assembly Bill No. 4835, a …
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Biden’s Budget Estimates Debt Would Increase At Least $14.8 Trillion In A Two-Term Presidency Terence P. Jeffrey on March 11, 2024 President Joe Biden released a budget proposal today that …
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New Jersey Advances Transportation Funding with Significant Legislative Changes TRENTON, NJ—A recent legislative update aims to significantly amend the “New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act of 1984,” with a …
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TRENTON, NJ — Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips vocally opposed Governor Phil Murphy’s newly proposed corporate surtax, labeling it a “transit fee” in the governor’s recent budget announcement. DePhillips argues that this …
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Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Police Department is actively investigating a sexual assault reported to have occurred overnight in the vicinity of Mount Vernon and Commonwealth Ave. Interim Chief Raul …
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BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore Police officers are making headway in their continuous battle against violence within Baltimore City through significant gun and drug seizures. In the past week alone, officers …
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TRENTON, NJ – In the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2023, the United States saw a notable rise in bankruptcy filings, according to the latest statistics from the Administrative Office …
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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s transportation history is marked by a series of toll adjustments aimed at supporting its vast network of roads and bridges. Starting March 1, drivers will …
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CBP Officers Thwart Multiple Drug Smuggling Attempts at Paso Del Norte Border El Paso, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Paso Del Norte border crossing …
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By Karen Brettell (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department is likely to announce one more round of increases in its auction sizes when it details its borrowing needs for the …
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is seeking additional oversight on the independent Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority by placing an additional member of the public on the …
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The FBI has issued a warning about the rising cases of sextortion, where offenders manipulate minors into producing sexually explicit material for extortion. These crimes, occurring predominantly online, involve coercing …
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The Ocean Township Police Department is raising awareness in the community following a series of residential and vehicle burglaries in recent weeks. Residents are being urged to take extra precautions …
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BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – The number of foreclosed homes in China rose 43% year-on-year in 2023, according to a private survey on Monday, highlighting a worrying trend of rising mortgage …
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(Reuters) – Commercial banks should prepare to borrow more readily from central banks to limit contagion in times of stress and discourage runs by depositors, an expert regulatory panel said …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. private employers hired more workers than expected in December, pointing to persistent strength in the labor market that should continue to sustain the economy. Private payrolls …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Net borrowing by British consumers was the highest in nearly seven years in November and lenders approved the most mortgages since June, according to Bank of England …
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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touted his administration’s accomplishment of surpassing the $15 minimum wage campaign promise he made to New Jersey when he first ran for …
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MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s state-run carmaker Avtovaz said on Thursday it plans to increase production of its Lada-brand cars to 500,000 next year after targets for 2023 were hit by …
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By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) -France, Germany, Britain and the United States on Thursday condemned an increase by Iran in the production rate of highly enriched uranium of up to …