Scratch-Offs carry New Jersey Lottery through sharp sales decline
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Lottery sales totaled $3.3 billion for the fiscal year ending Sunday, a decline of $288 million or 7.9 percent from the previous year, but still resulted in…
New Jersey Seeks to Ban Online Foreclosure Sales
TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Housing Committee has favorably reported with amendments Assembly Bill No. 3791, termed the “New Jersey Online Foreclosure Sale Act.” Dated June 13, 2024, the bill aims to…
Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Gas Car Ban Hits Road Block as Sales Down Significantly in 2024
TRENTON, NJ—By the end of the year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy expects 330,000 electric vehicles to be on the Garden State’s roads. Things were going well until this year, and that…
New Jersey Sues Nevada Company for Illegal Magazine Sales
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Division of Consumer Affairs, has initiated a civil lawsuit against Nevada-based Arms Unlimited, Inc. This action comes after the company allegedly sold…
Phil Murphy Wants to Raise Sales Tax to Fix New Jersey Transit Budget Crisis
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips is urging legislative leaders to avoid tax increases as Democrats discuss raising the sales tax to support NJ Transit in the final weeks…
Biden Says That Americans Can Buy Any Car They Want. His Admin Is Forcing EVs To Be Huge Share Of Sales By 2032
President Joe Biden suggested Tuesday it is false that his administration is restricting consumer choice in the automobile market, but his administration recently finalized a rule that will force electric vehicles (EVs)…
Lawmaker Opposes Proposed New Jersey Sales Tax Increase
Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio staunchly opposes the proposal to increase the sales tax to address NJ Transit’s budget deficit. Lobbyists suggested raising the tax from 6.625% to 7% to substitute Governor…
Proposal to Raise New Jersey Sales Tax to Bail Out NJ Transit Challenged
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Brian Bergen criticized the NJ Business and Industry Association’s (NJBIA) advocacy efforts after the organization suggested increasing the state sales tax rate to 7% to solve NJ Transit’s…
Home Sales Drop In March As Mortgage Rates Surge Over 7%
Existing home sales shrank in March as consumers respond to continuing price increases and rising mortgage rates. Sales for existing homes fell 4.3% in March compared to the previous month and 3.7%…
Florida Deputies Crack Down on Illegal Vape Sales to Minors
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL — The Volusia Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the East Volusia Narcotics Task Force, has launched a proactive enforcement operation in response to reports of juveniles obtaining nicotine…
Manager Among Three Charged in Drug Sales Investigation at Long Island Restaurant
RIVERHEAD, NY – A Long Island restaurant has become the focus of a significant drug investigation, leading to charges against a manager and two others. The operation at La Perla Restaurant and…
Manager Among Three Charged in Drug Sales Investigation at Long Island Restaurant
RIVERHEAD, NY – A Long Island restaurant has become the focus of a significant drug investigation, leading to charges against a manager and two others. The operation at La Perla Restaurant and…
UK judges, intelligence experts call for halt to Israeli arms sales
By Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) -Three former Supreme Court justices have joined more than 600 members of the British legal profession in calling for the government to halt arms sales to Israel,…
New Jersey Law Could Allow Alcohol Sales at Farmers Markets
New Jersey Bill Proposes Permits for Alcohol Sales at Seasonal Farm Markets TRENTON, NJ — A legislative proposal has been introduced by Assemblyman Donald A. Guardian of District 2 (Atlantic) to allow…
Target shopper data, streaming TV ads are key to its sales
By Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK (Reuters) – While streaming a favorite TV show as her baby naps, an ad for Enfamil NeuroPro infant formula pops on a new mother’s screen. She whips…
US new vehicle sales likely rose in Q1, to extend recent streak
(Reuters) – U.S. auto sales likely rose by a mid single-digit percentage in the first quarter, adding to gains made last year on sustained appetite for crossover SUVs, pickup trucks and better…
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…
US economy on solid ground as weekly jobless claims fall, home sales surge
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, while sales of previously owned homes increased by the most in a…
New York Business Owners Could Soon Face Stiff Fines for Denying Cash Sales
New York Proposes Legislation Mandating Cash Payments in Retail and Food-Service Establishments NEW YORK, NY—A proposed law in New York would mandate that food service and retail establishments accept cash as payment…
US Investigating Social Media Giant For Potentially Profiting From Illegal Drug Sales
US Investigating Social Media Giant For Potentially Profiting From Illegal Drug Sales Jake Smith on March 16, 2024 The U.S. is investigating Facebook’s parent company for its potential involvement in the sale…
New Jersey Shore Town With Religious Roots Continues Ban on Alcohol Sales
Ocean City, New Jersey: A Dry Town with a Rich History In the scenic locale of Ocean City, New Jersey, a unique feature distinguishes it from many other seaside towns—its status as…
Analysis-US automakers race to build more hybrids as EV sales slow
By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) – As U.S. sales of gas-electric hybrid vehicles surge and electric-vehicle sales cool, automakers and suppliers are betting consumer demand for a compromise between all-combustion and all-electric…
New Jersey Advances Bill to Limit Pet Shop Sales of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits
TRENTON, NJ — A significant legislative move aims to transform the pet sale landscape in New Jersey by repealing the “Pet Purchase Protection Act” and enacting a ban on the sale of…
Multiple Smoke Shops Rockland County Targeted for Underaged Sales
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – In a significant collaborative effort, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations’ New York Field Office, New York State agencies, and local police departments carried out…
New Jersey Celebrates Two Years Without Crime Gun Sales by Firearms Dealers
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin have commended a recent report from Brady, which highlights that for the second consecutive year, none of New Jersey’s firearms…
Columbia Man Faces Charges for Ghost Gun Manufacturing and Sales
Columbia, NJ – Joseph Palumbo Jr., a 33-year-old man from Columbia, NJ, has been arrested on charges of unlawfully manufacturing and selling firearms without serial numbers, known as ghost guns. The arrest…
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