Atlantic City casino profits fall 7.5% in 3rd quarter of 2023
The city’s casinos and two internet-only entities earned $281.2 million in the third quarter of this year, a decline of 7.5% from the same period a year ago, New Jersey gambling regulators said. Read more from The Press of Atlantic City.
NJ Legislature pondering move on Atlantic City casino smoking ban
State lawmakers are considering moving on legislation to end smoking in the resort’s casinos during their lame-duck session. Read more from The Press of Atlantic City.
Vote on major clean-energy bill is put off
Environmental advocates want a law that sets hard deadlines for well-defined renewable energy standards in New Jersey. They made their case to state lawmakers who on Monday were considering a bill that would require 100% clean electricity from suppliers within a dozen years. Read more from NJ Spotlight News.
Senate Bill To $7 Billion: 10 Years Of NJ Online Casinos By The Numbers
From dates and times, to operators and revenue, to taxes and fees, the numbers behind online gambling in NJ are remarkable. As the official 10-year milestone approaches, PlayNJ is breaking down some of the figures associated with one of the US gaming industry’s greatest success stories ever. Read more from Play NJ.
New Aspire Rules Aimed to Strengthen Affordable Housing & Expand Eligibility Approved by NJEDA Board
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Board yesterday approved the adoption of new rules for the Aspire Program aimed to spur development and increase affordable housing in communities across the state. The rule changes include increased per project caps, expanded eligibility for transformative projects, and increased affordability controls for residential units. The Aspire Program is a gap […]
NJEDA approves new $15M NJ Cool pilot program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) board Nov. 16 approved the creation of a new $15 million pilot program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read more from NJ Biz.
PJ’s Coffee Celebrates Opening in South Jersey
Since 1978, PJ’s Coffee has been sharing its passion for the art of coffeemaking. Now, the New Orleans staple is giving South Jersey another spot to find its superior roasting techniques. On Monday Nov 20, the New Orleans-born coffeehouse will open its newest location at 1201 New Rd, Linwood, NJ. To celebrate their opening day, they will be offering a […]
Ventnor hosts multi-association business mixer at Provenza
The Ventnor Business Association hosted a multi-business association mixer Tuesday at Provenza, the city’s newest restaurant located at the Ventnor Plaza shopping center on Wellington Avenue. Read more from Downbeach.
Many coastal homeowners lack flood insurance despite rising seas, report says
Despite the rising seas and bigger storms brought on by climate change, millions of vulnerable homeowners in New Jersey and the rest of the Northeast are uncovered by federal flood insurance because they can’t afford it or don’t think flooding will impact them. Read more from NJ Spotlight News.
NJ apprenticeship programs give new opportunities to job seekers, businesses
Rob Asaro-Angelo, the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, said over the past five years the state has invested more than $50 million for different grants to create a total of 1,200 apprenticeship programs — double the number from five years ago. Read more from NJ Spotlight News.