Tax credit program aims to offset payroll cost increases A $10 million tax credit program put into effect for the 2019 tax year will help offset payroll cost increases for employers... Business 24 Jan 2020 | 02:59
Governor signs food-hub bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation, sponsored by Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths, establishing food hubs to strengthen... Local News 24 Jan 2020 | 01:35
Three Oroho-sponsored bills become law Three legislative initiatives sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho (R-Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Morris) were recently signed... Local News 24 Jan 2020 | 01:28
Long-term housing bill signed into law Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill, sponsored by Assemblyman Hal Wirths, to allow municipalities to accept payment-in-lieu-of-taxes... Local News 24 Jan 2020 | 12:58
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer speaks about continued threats from Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) on New Jersey’s environment, economy, eco-tourism, and the safety of our families. ( U.S. Rep. Gottheimer) Gottheimer, Greenwood Lake Commission call for emergency investment to combat HABs On Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sounded the alarm on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) continuing... Local News 23 Jan 2020 | 04:54
Assembly passes ban on those barred from contracting with feds Under a bill passed by the Assembly and sponsored by Assemblymen Hal Wirths and Parker Space, a person debarred from contracting... Local News 17 Jan 2020 | 01:04
Governor signs manufacturers preference for workforce grants The manufacturing industry, which is currently in the midst of a skills-gap crisis, will now receive preference when applying... Business 16 Jan 2020 | 03:31
Assemblyman Hal Wirths Wirths manufacturing grant bill signed by Gov. The manufacturing industry, which is currently in the midst of a skills-gap crisis, will now receive preference when applying... Business 09 Jan 2020 | 07:57
NJ bear hunt extended The New Jersey Division of Fish and Game has approved a four-day extension of the current year’s bear hunt. It begins at dawn... Local News 16 Dec 2019 | 12:59
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, thrird from the right, meets with members of congress and other local officials in Landing on Monday to announce his initiative to combat Harmful Algal Blooms. ( Photo courtesy U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer) Gov. Murphy announces plan to deal with Harmful Algal Blooms After a summer with devastating economic losses at the state’s two largest lakes due to Harmful Algal Blooms, Gov. Phil Murphy... Local News 18 Nov 2019 | 04:23
Phil Murphy and New Jersey leaders meet to discuss ways to combat Harmful Algal Blooms in New Jersey lakes. ( NJ Governor's Office) NJ Gov, local officials announce plan to address Algal Blooms New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, local office holders and officials from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection... Local News 18 Nov 2019 | 02:34
New Jersey to hike minimum wage New Jersey’s minimum wage will go up by $1, to $11 per hour for most employees, on Jan. 1, 2020. The remaining employees fall... Business 15 Oct 2019 | 01:52
Wirths: Murphy push for illegal immigrant driver’s license a 'bone head' idea Assemblyman Hal Wirths blasted Gov. Phil Murphy’s push on Monday for lawmakers to pass a bill that would allow undocumented... Columns 27 Sep 2019 | 12:41
Dr. Stephen Souza addresses about 300 people during a public forum on HABs at the Lake Mohawk Country Club Aug. 20. (Photo by Charles Kim) Water experts tout storm management in battling HABs By Charles Kim Three New Jersey water experts said that battling Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the state’s lakes are the... Newsletter 21 Aug 2019 | 05:09
States sign pact to protect workers and employers Labor departments from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware signed a reciprocal agreement on Tuesday designed to better... Business 02 Aug 2019 | 01:55
