Rodrick Cuts Budget 9% – No Municipal Tax Increase
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…
U.S. pending home sales increase moderately, NAR says
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 Association of…
Two New Jersey GOP Lawmakers Vote Yes to Phil Murphy Gas Tax Increase, EV Tax
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 includes increased…
New Jersey Lawmakers Seek to Increase Fines of Smoking Weed at the Beach
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 and Anthony…
Perth Amboy Touts Zero Tax Increase in 2024 Budget
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 tax increases.…
Maryland State Police to Increase Patrols for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Safety
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, and distracted…
New Jersey Bill Lowers Standards for School Bus Drivers, Increase Penalties for Negligence
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 significant piece…
Biden’s Budget Estimates Debt Would Increase At Least $14.8 Trillion In A Two-Term Presidency
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 projects that…
New Jersey Announces New Annual Electric Vehicle Tax, Increase in Gas Tax
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 primary focus…
New Jersey Corporations to See 2.5% Tax Increase Under New Murphy Budget
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 tax, aimed…
Alexandria Police Investigate Overnight Sexual Assault; Increase Patrols
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 Pedroso emphasized…
Baltimore Police Report Increase in Drug and Gun Arrests in Citywide Operation
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 have confiscated…
Bankruptcy Filings Surge in 2023, Marking Significant Increase After Decade of Decline
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 of the…
Toll Hike for New Jersey Weeks Away, Governor On Board With Increase
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 see a…
Border Patrol Reports Increase in Body Cavity Drug Smuggling
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 recently thwarted…
US budget gap should prompt Treasury to increase auction sizes again
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 coming quarter…
Jackson Township Council Moves to Increase Oversight at Jackson MUA
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 six-member commission.…
FBI Warns of Increase in Child Related Online Extortion Cases
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 minors, usually…
Ocean Township Police Report Increase in Home Burglaries
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 to secure…
China’s residential foreclosures increase 43% in 2023
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 delinquencies amid…
Banks should increase use of ‘discount window’ to prevent crises -expert group
(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 on Tuesday…
US private payrolls increase in December – ADP
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 increased by…
UK borrowers increase demand for loans despite rate hikes
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 data that…
Governor Murphy Touts New Jersey’s $15.13 Minimum Wage Increase in 2024
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 governor. “As…
Russia’s Avtovaz to increase car production to 500,000 in 2024
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 U.S. sanctions.…
France, Germany, UK and US condemn Iran’s increase in uranium enrichment
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 60% purity,…
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