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…
House Passes Earmark-Laden, $1.2 Trillion Consolidated Spending Bill Hours Before Shutdown Deadline
House Passes Earmark-Laden, $1.2 Trillion Consolidated Spending Bill Hours Before Shutdown Deadline Arjun Singh on March 22, 2024 The House of Representatives on Friday passed a $1.2 trillion consolidated spending bill including…
New Jersey Legislature Passes New Gas Tax, EV Tax
TRENTON, NJ — In response to the recent legislative action increasing the gas tax and introducing a new fee for electric vehicles (EVs), Jim Appleton, President of the New Jersey Coalition of…
Hong Kong legislature passes third reading of national security bill
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong lawmakers on Tuesday passed a third reading of a new national security bill which edged a step closer to being fully passed. Nearly 90 lawmakers in…
Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bill Banning Men From Women’s Sports
Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bill Banning Men From Women’s Sports Kate Anderson on March 12, 2024 The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill banning biological males from women’s sports Tuesday and sent the legislation…
Biden Signals He Will Sign TikTok ‘Ban’ As His Campaign Uses Platform to Attract Young Voters
Biden Signals He Will Sign TikTok ‘Ban’ If Congress Passes Legislation Jake Smith on March 8, 2024 President Joe Biden signaled on Friday he would sign off on new legislation in Congress…
Senate Passes Consolidated Spending Bill To Partially Fund Government For 2024
The Senate passed a consolidated bill on Friday to fund a part of the federal government for the 2024 fiscal year, which partially completes the appropriations process that has been delayed since…
House Passes ‘Laken Riley Act’ To Crack Down On Illegal Immigrant Criminals
House Passes ‘Laken Riley Act’ To Crack Down On Illegal Immigrant Criminals Arjun Singh on March 7, 2024 The House passed a bill Thursday that would target illegal migrants in the U.S.…
Congress Passes Massive Spending Bill Chock-Full Of Earmarks
Congress Passes Massive Spending Bill Chock-Full Of Earmarks Arjun Singh on March 6, 2024 The House of Representatives passed a spending bill on Wednesday to fund part of the federal government for…
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…
Fredrick Woman Struck While Riding Motorized Wheelchair Passes Away
Frederick, MD – The Frederick Police Department is currently investigating a tragic accident that resulted in the death of a local resident. On February 6,, at about 10:30 a.m., officers were called…
Ocean City’s Rescued Grey Seal Pup Passes Away Despite Rescue Efforts
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) has announced the sad news of the passing of the male grey seal pup that was rescued on February 7th in Ocean City. After stranding and…
U.S. Senate passes Ukraine aid bill, sends to House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic-led U.S. Senate passed a $95 billion bill containing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Tuesday and sent the measure on to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives,…
House Passes Child Tax Credit Expansion Bill Over Freedom Caucus Opposition
House Passes Child Tax Credit Expansion Bill Over Freedom Caucus Opposition Arjun Singh on January 31, 2024 The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill to expand the Child Tax Credit…
Israeli cabinet passes amended 2024 budget adding $15 billion for war
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s cabinet on Monday passed a disputed 2024 state budget with amendments adding 55 billion shekels ($15 billion) of spending after over three months of war…
Sondra Fortunato, Beloved “Miss Liberty,” Passes Away at 75
TOMS RIVER – Sondra Fortunato, known affectionately as “Miss Liberty,” a self-promotional beauty queen recognized for her extravagant outfits, voluminous blonde hair, and constant smile, passed away after a battle with illness.…
BMW CFO: sales growth is mostly electric as combustion engine ‘tipping point’ passes
By Victoria Waldersee and Christina Amann BERLIN (Reuters) – BMW has passed the tipping point for combustion engine vehicle sales and now generates most sales growth from electric cars, its chief financial…
Brick Township Beach Season Badges and Parking Passes Now Available Online for 2024 Season
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents and visitors can now purchase season badges and parking passes for Brick Township’s beaches for the 2024 season online. These can be acquired conveniently via the Community…
NJ Senate Passes Bill for Interstate Toll Violation Enforcement
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill co-sponsored by Senator James Beach and Senator Brian Stack, addressing the issue of unpaid tolls by New Jersey drivers in other…
New Jersey Shore Escapes Snowfall as Major Storm System Passes
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The New Jersey Shore area experienced a close call with a massive storm system, ultimately being spared from snowfall. Today’s weather included a slight chance of rain before…
Christmas Trees Pose Fire Risk As Holiday Passes
Maryland State Fire Marshal Urges Caution with Live Christmas Trees” MARYLAND — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is advising residents to be vigilant about the care of live Christmas…
New Jersey Senate Passes Bill to Allow 17-Year-Olds to Vote in Primaries
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has approved a groundbreaking bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator James Beach, enabling 17-year-old registered voters to participate in primary elections, provided they…
Greece passes 2024 budget forecasting higher growth
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece approved its 2024 budget on Sunday, forecasting a rise in economic growth to 2.9% from 2.4% this year as a result of robust tourist revenues and EU funds…
Senate Passes $886 Billion Defense Bill
Senate Passes $886 Billion Defense Bill Micaela Burrow on December 13, 2023 The Senate approved an $886 billion defense bill for fiscal year 2024 by a vote of 87 to 13 Wednesday…
Hungary passes ‘sovereignty’ law as Orban steps up campaign
By Boldizsar Gyori BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s parliament passed a law in parliament on “protecting national sovereignty” on Tuesday to defend against what the ruling Fidesz party called undue political interference by…
US House passes bill banning uranium imports from Russia
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed a ban on imports of Russian uranium as lawmakers seek to add pressure on Moscow for its war on…
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