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Three Atlantic County aviation entities get $13.3 million in earmarks
The Atlantic City International Airport and two other local aviation entities will receive $13.3 million in earmarks from the recent federal spending bill, U.S. Sen. Robert...
Atlantic City Casinos Upping The $1B Investment Ante In 2023
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) sees Atlantic City as a “world-class resort destination.” The plan requires significant investments from all nine Atlantic City...
Lawmakers move to fight E-ZPass surprises
State lawmakers are hoping to make more New Jersey motorists aware that they may not always qualify for E-ZPass discounts when traveling in other states where electronic tolling...
Atlantic County Business Associations Collaborate to Form the Affiliated Business Associations (ABA) of Atlantic County
Atlantic City, NJ – January 30, 2023 – The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce, Brigantine Chamber of Commerce, Margate Business Association, and Somers Point Business...
Funds for human trafficking prevention, energy efficiency approved by CRDA
ATLANTIC CITY — The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved funding for several initiatives last week, including to continue a human trafficking intervention program...
New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increases to Over $14/Hour for Most Employees
TRENTON – New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by $1.13 to $14.13 per hour for most employees, effective today, January 1, 2023. The increase is part of legislation...
NJEDA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW CANNABIS GRANT PROGRAM
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board announced today the creation of the Cannabis Equity Grant Program, aimed at helping start-ups in the state develop...
BPU approves proposed acquisition of South Jersey Industries
The state Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday approved the proposed acquisition of South Jersey Industries, the parent company of South Jersey Gas, by the Infrastructure...
Ørsted: No sound surveys have been part of wind project work since the summer
OCEAN CITY — Close to the horizon, as seen from an almost deserted winter beach in the south end of Ocean City, the lift boat Northstar Voyager can be seen silhouetted against...
SJTA reports airport passengers up 10% in 2022, Expressway tolls up 1.2% for year
Toll revenue for the Atlantic City Expressway was up 1.2% and Atlantic City International Airport passenger numbers were up 10% for the year, according to the South Jersey...
Modern Healthcare recognizes AtlantiCare’s Lori Herndon among 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare
For Immediate Release: January 23, 2023 Chicago, IL – Modern Healthcare has recognized Lori Herndon, MBA, BSN, RN, president and CEO, AtlantiCare, and 2022 chair, New...
The pandemic may have cleared the way for a casino in New York City
Gambling companies have dreamed for decades of operating full-scale, Las Vegas-style casinos in New York City. Now, state authorities are on the brink of opening up the city, the...
Ørsted acquires PSEG’s stake in offshore wind project
Ørsted, the Danish company constructing offshore wind farms off New Jersey’s shoreline, intends to gain full control of one of the projects, Ocean Wind 1. The company announced...
Feds: Offshore wind not to blame for East Coast whale deaths
Federal environmental and energy officials moved Wednesday to quell a growing controversy over whether work done by the offshore wind power industry is killing whales in the...
Coalition of 13 environmental groups offers strong support for offshore wind projects
At a time when the unexplained deaths of six whales on the New Jersey/New York coastline has a few environmental groups saying more must be done to examine the impact of offshore...
Groups: ‘No evidence’ offshore wind killing whales in NJ-NY
Environmental and fishing groups said Tuesday there is “no evidence” that site preparation work for offshore wind farms in New Jersey and New York is responsible for a spate of...
NJ gambling revenue matches all-time high, with online help
New Jersey’s gambling revenue matched its all-time high of $5.2 billion in 2022, but only half that amount was won by casinos from in-person gamblers. Figures released Tuesday by...
AS 2022 MARKS A YEAR OF REBUILDING FOR ATLANTIC CITY, CASINOS ARE MAKING SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN RESORT CITY IN YEAR AHEAD
Atlantic City, NJ – The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) reacted to the December 2022 Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) gaming revenue results report, which showed that...
MEET AC LAUNCHES NEW BRANDING AND WEBSITE, BECOMES VISIT ATLANTIC CITY
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, Jan. 17, 2023 - Today, Meet AC, Atlantic City's destination meetings and events marketing organization, launched its new branding as Visit Atlantic City and...
Save up to $1,000 on Training Costs with an Incentive from Atlantic City Electric
Sign up for this online instructor-led training and learn ways to make your facility more energy efficient. Atlantic City Electric will pay up to $1,000 toward the cost of the...
Residents say NJ can save lives by implementing flood rule now
The Murphy administration’s proposed rules to protect against inland flooding got a welcome reception in their first public hearing on Wednesday. Dozens of residents and...
Governor Murphy Announces Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind to Become Second Major Tenant at New Jersey Wind Port
Governor Phil Murphy announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) between the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC...
N.J. State of the State address: Murphy announces plan to revamp ‘antiquated’ liquor license system
During his fifth State of the State address Tuesday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed an overhaul to the state’s liquor licensing system, and announced a program that would...
Statement from N.J Chamber President and CEO Tom Bracken on Today’s State of the State Address
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce applauds Gov. Phil Murphy for all his administration has been doing to prepare the New Jersey economy for 2023 and beyond – and we endorse his...
