Democratic Senators Shy Away From Bernie Sanders’ $17 Minimum Wage Increase
Democratic Senators Shy Away From Bernie Sanders’ $17 Minimum Wage Increase Arjun Singh on May 5, 2023 Democratic senators have signaled they do not support …
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St. Louis Fed’s Bullard says rate increase this week was good ‘next step’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The quarter point rate increase approved by the Federal Reserve this week was “a good next step” in the fight against inflation, …
GOP Bill Would Increase Prison Time For ‘Illegally Intimidating’ Supreme Court Justices
GOP Bill Would Increase Prison Time For ‘Illegally Intimidating’ Supreme Court Justices Katelynn Richardson on May 1, 2023 A new bill proposed by 10 GOP senators …
Factbox: U.S. debt ceiling: A ‘clean’ increase is not the rule
(Reuters) – The U.S. federal government is ticking closer to its “x-date,” when it will no longer be able to pay its bills and risk …
Evesham Lowers Speed Limit in Kings Grant Neighborhood to Increase Pedestrian Safety
EVESHAM, NJ – Residents of Kings Grant neighborhood will see a change in their daily commute as the local agency lowers the speed limit on …
Oroho Calls for Murphy Administration to Dedicate Pandemic Relief Funds to Prevent $1 Billion Payroll Tax Increase
Sen. Steven Oroho called for the Murphy administration to dedicate pandemic relief funds to the Unemployment Insurance Fund to prevent $1 billion of cumulative payroll tax increases on New Jersey employers.
Rumpf: Indefensible that Trenton Wants to Increase Funding for Inmates But Refuses to Restore School Funding Cuts
During a hearing of the Assembly Budget Committee, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf challenged the Murphy administration on its proposed budget that would increase funding for inmates while Trenton refuses to fully restore funding to targeted school districts.
Kevin McCarthy Proposes $1.5 Trillion Debt-Limit Increase with Large Spending Cuts
Kevin McCarthy Proposes $1.5 Trillion Debt-Limit Increase with Large Spending Cuts Arjun Singh on April 19, 2023 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy released a long-awaited budget …
France’s Ynsect to refocus bug business after capital increase
By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS (Reuters) – French insect-based ingredients maker Ynsect will refocus its strategy on high-margin markets like pet food, shut a …
Yardley police warn of identity theft increase
YARDLEY, PA – Yardley police responded to 911 call in the 1700 block of Wrightfield Ave. for reported a case of identity theft to local …
Biden Admin To Increase Actions To Counter Growing Threat Of Fentanyl Laced With Animal Tranquilizer
Biden Admin To Increase Actions To Counter Growing Threat Of Fentanyl Laced With Animal Tranquilizer Jennie Taer on April 12, 2023 The Biden administration is …
CBP Provides Guidance on Cybersecurity Best Practices to Increase Supply Chain Resiliency
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released Monday a new guidance document containing best practices for customs brokers on how to prepare for …
Ford and union in Mexico agree to 8.2% salary increase
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The Ford Motor Co. and its union in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua have reached a deal for the U.S. …
Indianapolis CBP records a 400% increase in marijuana seizures compared to this time last year
INDIANAPOLIS— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Indianapolis have seized 400% more parcels containing marijuana compared to this time last year for a …
States Introduce Legislation To Increase Security In Schools Following Nashville Shooting
“I think we all understand when people are fearful, when people are angry, when people lash out. I have those same emotions myself, we all …
Sharp increase in infant sleeping deaths in Baltimore prompts health warning
BALTIMORE, MD – Public health officials in Baltimore are concerned about a recent spike in sleep-related infant deaths throughout the city. Since December, 18 babies …
German import prices show smallest annual increase in two years
BERLIN (Reuters) – German import prices in February registered their smallest increase in two years as energy prices eased. February import prices were up 2.8% …
New Brick mayor’s budget promises 0% tax increase
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Newly selected Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate has submitted her first annual budget for review by the township council and its …
Hospitals See 25% Increase In Youth Admissions For Attempted Suicide, Self-Harm, Report Finds
Hospitals See 25% Increase In Youth Admissions For Attempted Suicide, Self-Harm, Report Finds Erinn Broadus on March 29, 2023 The number of children admitted to …
Fed’s Barkin says case for rate increase was ‘pretty clear’
(Reuters) – Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Thomas Barkin said on Friday that he did not have second thoughts about the U.S. central bank’s decision …
Committee Approves Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
‘Warfighting Imperative’: Navy Plans To Increase Climate Spending Nearly 40% In 2024
‘Warfighting Imperative’: Navy Plans To Increase Climate Spending Nearly 40% In 2024 Micaela Burrow on March 14, 2023 The Navy wants Congress to fund an …
Parents Fight Elite High School’s Lottery System Used To Increase Diversity
Parents Fight Elite High School’s Lottery System Used To Increase Diversity Reagan Reese on March 11, 2023 Philadelphia parents are pushing back against a prestigious …
Biden Budget Includes $100 Million To Help Schools Increase ‘Racial And Socioeconomic Diversity’
Biden Budget Includes $100 Million To Help Schools Increase ‘Racial And Socioeconomic Diversity’ Reagan Reese on March 9, 2023 The Biden administration’s 2024 fiscal year …
Biden’s Budget Proposes Massive Funding Increase For Federal Crackdown On Guns
Biden’s Budget Proposes Massive Funding Increase For Federal Crackdown On Guns Bronson Winslow on March 9, 2023 President Joe Biden’s proposed budget for fiscal year …
Brazil’s RD posts 47% increase in Q4 adjusted net profit
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian pharmacy chain RD SA, Raia Drogasil, posted on Tuesday a 47% jump year-over-year in fourth-quarter adjusted net profit to 301.1 …
O’Scanlon Bill to Increase Awareness About Women’s Health Issues Advances
Sen. O’Scanlon’s bill that establishes a public awareness campaign to promote women’s reproductive health was advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid per diem rate for assisted living facilities was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
University Reported Massive Increase In Trans-Identifying Students, Sex Change Treatments In Response To DeSantis Audit
University Reported Massive Increase In Trans-Identifying Students, Sex Change Treatments In Response To DeSantis Audit Alexa Schwerha on March 6, 2023 University of Florida (UF) …
Marine mammal rescue center says increase in whale deaths taxing staff
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said on Wednesday that the volume of whales and dolphins being found dead at the Jersey …
Despite increase in deaths in New Jersey, Biden increases funding for offshore wind farm
Nino Cambria on February 22, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Department of Energy (DOE) announced more funding to accelerate floating offshore wind development Wednesday, …
‘It’s Time To Increase Support’: MSNBC Host Frets That Americans Are Tired Of Funding Ukraine
‘It’s Time To Increase Support’: MSNBC Host Frets That Americans Are Tired Of Funding Ukraine Harold Hutchison on February 20, 2023 MSNBC host Katty Kay …
US ‘Deeply Troubled’ By Israel’s Decision To Continue Construction, Increase Police Presence In The West Bank
US ‘Deeply Troubled’ By Israel’s Decision To Continue Construction, Increase Police Presence In The West Bank Kate Anderson on February 14, 2023 Foreign ministers from …
Dozens Of Dem Lawmakers Push To Increase Funding For Immigration Program Led By ‘Abolish ICE’ Group
Dozens Of Dem Lawmakers Push To Increase Funding For Immigration Program Led By ‘Abolish ICE’ Group Jennie Taer on February 14, 2023 Dozens of Democratic …
Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
Committee Advances Singer/Bucco Bill that Would Increase Funding for Cancer Research
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Anthony Bucco that provides more tax revenue from tobacco products to the NJ Cancer Research Fund was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
Northern Border Sector Sees Nearly 900% Increase In Illegal Migration
Northern Border Sector Sees Nearly 900% Increase In Illegal Migration Jennie Taer on February 13, 2023 A sector of the northern border has seen a …
Fed’s Cook: January job gains increase hopes for soft landing
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The strong January job gains of half a million new positions coupled with moderating wage growth has increased hopes …
Maryland Saw Seven-Fold Increase In Concealed Carry Permit Applications
Bronson Winslow on February 6, 2023 The number of concealed carry permit applications in Maryland increased seven-fold following a landmark Supreme Court decision in June, …
Senate Clears Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation yesterday sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations.
Somers Point police warn of increase in burglaries
SOMERS POINT, NJ – Police in Somers Point are warning residents to take extra precaution to protect their home, vehicle and outdoor structures from burglars …
Brazil’s finance ministry to back minimum wage increase starting in May -sources
By Bernardo Caram BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s finance ministry sees room for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to raise the minimum wage as …
Jersey Shore mayors call for halt of massive off-shore wind farm amid uptick in whale deaths
Governor Phil Murphy continues to tell residents and officials at the Jersey Shore that there’s ‘no there, there’, but a growing number of political figures …
Singer Bill that Would Increase Career Opportunities for Military Spouses Advances
Sen. Robert Singer’s legislation that would waive occupational licensing fees for active-duty military spouses was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
A&W Restaurants CEO expects milder cost increase this year
By Hilary Russ NEW YORK (Reuters) – A&W Restaurants expects the total costs its franchisees pay for paper, burger patties, ice cream and other goods …
Hess tops Wall St profit estimates, signals dividend increase
By Sabrina Valle, Liz Hampton and Sourasis Bose (Reuters) -U.S. oil and gas producer Hess Corp on Wednesday beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit …
Indianapolis CBP Sees 55 Percent Increase in Counterfeit Goods in FY 2022
INDIANAPOLIS—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Indianapolis saw a record number of fraudulent counterfeits during Fiscal Year 2022. CBP officers in Indianapolis seized …
IMF says failure to increase U.S. debt ceiling would have ‘serious repercussions’
(Reuters) – Failure to increase the U.S. debt ceiling would have serious repercussions for the United States and the global economy, an International Monetary Fund …
Union Membership Plummets To Record Low Despite Biden’s Promises To Increase It
Union Membership Plummets To Record Low Despite Biden’s Promises To Increase It Laurel Duggan on January 19, 2023 Rates of union membership fell to an …
Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Advanced by Committee
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations.