Could Nuclear Fusion be the Answer to New Jersey’s Renewable Energy Supply? One Lawkmaker Says Yes
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature aims to classify fusion energy as a Class I renewable energy source under the state’s “Electric Discount and Energy Competition…
Longshoremen’s Union Leader Brags About Blocking America’s Food and Supply Chain Until He Gets a Deal
Harold J. Daggett, the fiery president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), is making it crystal clear: the union won’t budge until they get what they want. And if that means halting…
New Jersey’s Wind Farm Future Hits More Road Blocks with Supply Chain and Safety Issues
The Leading Light Wind offshore wind project, planned for development off the coast of Long Beach Island, NJ, has hit a snag. The project, managed by Invenergy and energyRe, has faced difficulties…
Tractor Supply Co. Ditches Woke Policies After Uprising by Customers
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Tractor Supply Company is ditching its woke policies after a week-long uprising by customers tanked its stocks and sales. The company has over a dozen stores in New Jersey, many…
Co-Owner of Mattapan Plumbing and Heating Supply Company Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns and Using Unreported Receipts to Buy Gold Bars
Claudio Poles, 78, of Dorchester, pleaded guilty to four counts of filing false tax returns. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani scheduled sentencing for Aug. 9, 2024. Poles was charged on April…
Biden’s Emissions Rule For Trucks Could Crush Small Companies And Jack Up Costs, Truckers And Supply Chain Experts Say
The Biden administration’s latest climate rule for heavy-duty vehicles could seriously harm smaller and independent trucking companies, disrupt supply chains and drive prices up, experts on the trucking industry and supply chain…
CBP, FDA Partner To Improve Supply Chain Traceability
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the focus of the Global Business Identifier (GBI) Test. The expanded…
DOJ Charges Two In Scheme To Supply Iran With Military Technology
DOJ Charges Two In Scheme To Supply Iran With Military Technology Harold Hutchison on December 19, 2023 The Justice Department announced charges against two men in a scheme to supply electronic technology…
US Looks To Japan To Backfill Supply Of Advanced Air Defense System For Ukraine
US Looks To Japan To Backfill Supply Of Advanced Air Defense System For Ukraine Micaela Burrow on December 19, 2023 The U.S. may soon be able to import missiles for the Patriot…
Inflation, Supply Chain Issues, Rising Costs Affecting Jack Daniels’ Parent Company
LOUISVILLE, KY – Brown-Forman Corporation, known for its Jack Daniel’s whiskey, revised its net sales forecast for 2024 downward on Wednesday. The adjustment comes as consumers increasingly opt for less expensive alternatives…
Young’s Beauty Supply Looters Sought by Philadelphia Police
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Thursday, an incident of looting and commercial burglary occurred at Young’s Beauty Supply located at 2308 N. 29th St. The Philadelphia Police Department has released a video depicting…
CBP initiates interoperability standards test to improve supply chain transparency
WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today the completion of its first interoperability test. The test seeks to establish global standards to foster transparency and a standard manner of communication between the private…
Pentagon Paid A Once-Indicted Arms Dealer $1B To Supply Ammo To Ukrainians
Pentagon Paid A Once-Indicted Arms Dealer $1B To Supply Ammo To Ukrainians Nick Pope on September 9, 2023 The Department of Defense (DOD) has paid about $1 billion to an arms dealer…
PACT Units Complete School Supply Drive for International Students
ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND – The PACT Units of the Anne Arundel County Police Department have successfully concluded their school supply drive. The collected backpacks and supplies were delivered to the AACPS International…
Brick Township Police Department Hosts Backpack and School Supply Drive
Brick Township, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department, in partnership with the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local #230, is sponsoring a backpack and school supply drive for local children in need.…
Here Are The 14 Senate Dems Who Voted Against A Ban On Key Oil Supply Sales To America’s Enemies
Here Are The 14 Senate Dems Who Voted Against A Ban On Key Oil Supply Sales To America’s Enemies Nick Pope on July 20, 2023 Fourteen Senate Democrats voted against an amendment…
Russian Soldiers Have A Steady Supply Of US-Made Sniper Ammo Despite Sanctions
Russian Soldiers Have A Steady Supply Of US-Made Sniper Ammo Despite Sanctions Micaela Burrow on June 19, 2023 Russian weapons companies are supplying soldiers with U.S.-made ammunition for Russian soldiers to use…
CBP Modifies Withhold Release Order in Response to Smart Glove’s Successful Actions to Address Forced Labor Supply Chain Issues
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today modified the Withhold Release Order (WRO) against synthetic, disposable gloves produced in Malaysia by a group of companies jointly known as Smart Glove.…
CBP and Customs Administrations Agree on Strengthening Supply Chain Security
BOSTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) signed Monday a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with the Customs Administrations of Guatemala and Colombia at the Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit. Acting Commissioner Miller…
Biden Admin Announces Strategy To Combat Fentanyl Supply Chain
Biden Admin Announces Strategy To Combat Fentanyl Supply Chain Jennie Taer on April 11, 2023 The Biden administration announced Tuesday its strategy for combating the supply chain allowing illicit fentanyl to enter…
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 and respond to a cyber-attack. The new…