TRENTON — New Jersey is among U.S. states least equipped to respond to an economic downturn, according to a new study comparing states’ savings. New Jersey’s surplus, $300 million in 2014, wouldn’t be able to put up much of a fight against a recession, big or small, long or short, the study out of George Mason… Read the rest of this entry »
TRENTON — With the new year come some new laws in New Jersey. Eight laws will take effect today, according to the state’s nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services. Seven were signed into law 2015 and one in 2014. 1. Prohibiting unsolicited checks: This law bans companies from sending New Jersey residents unsolicited checks that, when redeemed,… Read the rest of this entry »
TRENTON — With an important deadline for New Jersey transportation funding looming, Senate President Stephen Sweeney said he and the Democratic Assembly speaker are “getting closer” on a plan to raise money for roads and bridges. Midway through 2016, the Transportation Trust Fund will run out of money for new projects. Senate Democrats want a $2… Read the rest of this entry »
TRENTON — New Jersey’s Unclaimed Property Administration connected $123 million in unclaimed assets with their rightful owners or heirs in the fiscal year that ended in June, according to an audit of the agency. The state paid out $125 million in 2014 and $107.5 million in 2013. But plenty remains unclaimed. Nearly $264 million was turned… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: December 29th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: New Jersey | Tags: New Jersey, NJ Unclaimed Property, Unclaimed Property | Comments Off on How to check to see if you have unclaimed property in N.J. and reclaim itTRENTON — New Jersey’s top legislators agree on at least this much: Opening casinos in the northern part of the state is crucial. It’s needed, they say, for the Garden State’s gaming industry to survive against ever-increasing competition from gambling halls in neighboring states. And it would provide money to revitalize and reimagine financially ailing Atlantic… Read the rest of this entry »
When a New Jersey lawyer named Philip received legal papers last year informing him that his former psychologist’s practice was suing him over an unpaid bill, he was initially upset they could not work out a payment arrangement outside of court. It was only later, Philip said… Read the rest of this entry »
Indian Cobra
A deadly cobra was found and safely captured this week on a container ship that made port in New Jersey, according to reports. The Indian cobra was found Monday while the ship was being unloaded at the APM Terminal, which prompted the crew to contact federal and wildlife authorities, NBC New York reported. The 18-inch female… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: December 20th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: New Jersey | Tags: APM Terminal, Cobra, Indian Cobra, New Jersey | Comments Off on Deadly cobra makes journey to N.J. as ship stowaway, report saysNew Jersey could be in line for a multibillion dollar windfall if it sells off some or all of the broadcast TV spectrum that it owns, an event that could go a long way toward propping up the state’s shaky finances. But questions abound as to when the state could see the money and what the… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: December 19th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: New Jersey, News | Tags: broadcast TV spectrum, FCC, New Jersey | Comments Off on State Could See $2 Billion Windfall if It Opts to Sell Broadcast Licenses
TRENTON — For the second time this month, the state Assembly failed to corral enough votes to override Gov. Chris Christie’s veto of a bill that would involve police in deciding whether a person with a documented mental illness can get a gun permit. The Assembly voted 51-17 with nine abstentions, which count as no votes.… Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, saved from reductions in the defense policy bill signed into law last month, will receive additional protection in the $1.1 trillion government spending bill to be enacted by Congress this week. Legislation funding the government through Sept. 30 contains the same provisions as the National Defense Authorization Act, which established defense… Read the rest of this entry »
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