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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews BLACKWOOD, NJ (April 12, 2021)--William T. Lavell, a Camden County College Professor, a Caucasian, has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the college claiming he is being paid less money than professors who are African-Americans. Gloucestercitynews.net files Lavell has been employed by the college since 1995. During that period, the 66-year-old Maryland resident has held the positions of Assistant Professor, Professor, Interim Dean, and Department Chair. In September 2020 Lavell submitted an Open Public Records Act request (OPRA) to the college seeking salary records for all college employees. As a result of that request Lavell, according to court documents, discovered stark racial disparities in salary between himself and his similarly situated, non-Caucasian counterparts, including Professors Melvin Roberts, and Lawrence Chatman,... Read more →

Selling your house can be a challenging and exciting project of your life! It gives you the scope to shift to a new location and earn a profit by selling your house. However, before you get all excited to see the “Sold” sign against your home, you need to be aware of a few mistakes that some people make. From not understanding the current real estate trends to not trusting your instinct, the errors are many. When you commit a mistake, it can result in frustrating after-effects. It can make you lose out on time and money. Here are a few errors that you need to avoid. Sell when you are not ready Placing your house in the market and listing service can be a... Read more →

MANAGING YOUR MONEY New wireless phone plans mean money savings and include Netflix. (NAPSI)—The 55-plus crowd is more active than ever, continuing to stay in the workforce longer, growing in numbers—to the tune of 73 million and counting—and exerting an even greater economic impact. In fact, 55+ers are responsible for over half of U.S. consumer spending, according to AARP, contributing to the huge upsurge in online spending during the pandemic. If you are one of these lucky ones—as in 55 or older—you may not realize that you are actually the envy of many. People in this age group can save thousands of dollars a year on everyday goods and services so make sure you know about ALL of the discounts available to you. Whether planning... Read more →

Beyond pension debts The Center Square (The Center Square) – Net liabilities in New Jersey for so-called other post-employment benefits (OPEBs), which consist mainly of health care obligations to retired public employees, stood at about $101.5 billion in fiscal-year 2019, according to a recent analysis from the Reason Foundation. With a population of 8,882,190, the state posted a per-capita OPEB liability of $11,425, which represents the second highest value among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, the Reason study found. In total, these liabilities amount to 6 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, the researchers said. These debts are also geographically concentrated, with 15 government jurisdictions representing 50 percent of the total, the study found. In addition, any plan to expand Medicare... Read more →

CHEER--The Cold Springs administration and staff put together a well-organized and safe event for students. They met with families outside to thank us for our help and support throughout this school year and also gave each student a brand new book along with an Easter egg and visit from the Easter bunny. The kids all seemed to enjoy themselves! JEER--Gloucester City is one of the most depressed communities in New Jersey. How can we afford to pay our public servants 60% more than what our middle-class homeowners are earning? We the taxpayers have become the servants who only exist to serve our public employees. No wonder we can't afford any capital improvements that are gravely needed in town!!" RELATED:PROPERTY TAXES Gloucester City in the Top... Read more →

History If you are new to Bitcoin cryptocurrency then this article is a must for you to read. Before using anything it is very important to know about the risks associated with that. Same is applicable to the users of the Bitcoins cryptocurrencies so that they can prevent themselves from unfortunate and uncertain situations. Bitcoin cryptocurrency is very volatile and unstable in nature. This elusiveness of Bitcoin cryptocurrency makes it very risky and it is very compulsory for the users to know about the details of risk associated with the trading and marketing of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Logging in Bitcoins Login to Bitcoin to propensity is very easy and requires two step verification for proper security check and avoid malicious activities from unwanted uses. Once... Read more →

About the article In today's topic we will add to our lives the fact that why people are interested in Bitcoins to such a great extent. From the time it has been created for the first time in the supermarket Bitcoin currency has gained a lot of attention from the number of users you are from every corner of the universe. A lot of people have started investing in Bitcoin cryptocurrency and many have earned a lot. There are also a number of people who have no direct link between cryptocurrencies but enough to talk and write about Bitcoin currency. Hype of Bitcoins Even a person who has nothing to do with the virtual trading market can we send talking and debating about the credibility... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 502/Commonwealth Association of School Administrators (CASA) members joined with political, community and labor leaders today for a virtual town hall for a discussion on the School District of Philadelphia's commitment to equity and the need for administrators to be part of the decision-making process when it comes to school spending and staffing. Teamsters Local 502/CASA members have called on the School District of Philadelphia to provide funding for five full-time positions that the union has deemed as "absolutely essential" at every Philadelphia school. The five centrally allocated positions include an assistant principal, a climate manager, a fully released literacy lead teacher, a fully released math lead teacher, and a fully released special education compliance monitor. "CASA members... Read more →

The greater the number of amateurs of cryptocurrencies who turn to mine pools, the more hazardous this method of mining is. It is straightforward. The possible gains rise in communication with the amount and render capacity of the members, such that other people will benefit from it in ways that are less than permissible or appropriate. Centralization of power, although an apparently normal competition-driven mechanism, caused Bitcoin to move away from how it was meant to be. You can visit the bitcoin prime review for more information. Are Mining Pools Safe? The way people used to mine gold in the past required a lot of dedication and hard work, people in the field of digital currency also have to mine for bitcoins or any other... Read more →

It is important to diversify one's personal portfolio. We're not even just talking regarding reinvesting within a particular equity investment; we're speaking regarding diversification across the whole of your investments. Based on your risk profile and career interests, this may mean having assets, seed funding, passive income, blockchain, and etc. That is correct; we said it. In essence, a cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency There's no argument that cryptocurrency is rising in popularity as a mode of cash. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are getting more popular and coordinated. Regardless of the fact that we don't tend to have cryptocurrency representation in any of our portfolios at the present, we didn't reveal to you that you don't have cryptocurrency in your name... or, in... Read more →

To help the traders there are many tools that help them in making decisions during trading. Crypto trading signals are one of them. Crypto signals are one kind of online alert that shows the current market information and good trading opportunities. These signals enable the trader to track and copy trading actions that are created by experts and after research and analysis. These experts use a wide range of trading tools, techniques, strategies, and indicators to obtain the best possible results. This indicates the support and resistance level, candlestick patterns, moving averages, etc. The strategies contain arbitrage, price action, hedging, and other market factors. The signal creator uses management techniques and issue crypto trading signals so the user can get maximum profit. Using Crypto Trading... Read more →

JOHN REITMEYER, BUDGET/FINANCE WRITER | APRIL 7, 2021 | BUDGET, CORONAVIRUS IN NJ Now looking at a $6 billion surplus, state treasurer tells lawmakers it was right to borrow $4 billion amid fears of COVID-19 collapse This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com. TRENTON, NJ--(April 7, 2021)--During testimony before lawmakers Tuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy’s treasurer repeatedly defended a decision to issue nearly $4 billion in debt without voter signoff last year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. New Jersey’s fiscal outlook has seen a major turnaround in recent months thanks to a flood of federal aid and rebounding revenue collections. Where once... Read more →

PAULSBORO, NJ – This morning, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined CAMcare President and CEO Mark Roberts, CAMcare Vice President and Chief Dental Officer Tonya Cook, Paulsboro Mayor Gary Stevenson, Gloucester County Commissioner Jim Jefferson and Assemblyman John Burzichelli to announce the funding included in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) for CAMcare Health Corporation. Norcross also discussed additional relief from the ARP, including a vaccination plan and resources for community healthcare centers. CAMcare, a federally-qualified health center (FQHC) in with locations in Paulsboro, Camden City and Clementon, will receive a grant of $7,750,875 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In addition, two fellow FQHC’s in Camden will also receive grants – the Osborn Family Health... Read more →

Scarcity is among the most significant variables. Luckily, in this field Bitcoin is actually outsourcing rivalry. The amount of bitcoins that will ever be mined has been limited since its introduction in 2009. The total of 21 million is restricted. It was a deliberate declaration by Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive bitcoin founder, about Bitcoin's architecture. One such cap enables Bitcoin to preserve its worth outside of the economic situation. Furthermore, a strong means of trade can also be an advantage and this is another area that is excellent for this Bitcoin. This virtual currency must also be useful for anything worthwhile. Though only a handful embraced Bitcoins as a transaction mechanism in its formative days, many significant people have also hopped upon this cryptocurrency. You... Read more →

With trillions of dollars, in terms of trading volumes per day, the financial markets attract traders across the globe. It involves the participation of various players, and trading occurs irrespective of time zones. The introduction of mobile platforms for trading has helped not only amateur but experienced traders as well. However, if you are new to the world of trading, then the idea of spending a substantial amount is understandably frightening. The best free trading apps There is a wide range of free trading apps that you can find in the market. However, what matters the most is the legitimacy and the quality of the services. You can first try out the free ones, and then when you feel confident enough, you can choose the... Read more →

The word digital money is used for virtual currency. Many different kinds of cryptocurrencies have also been developed and are regulated by authentication, i.e. sophisticated encryption technologies. The idea of cryptocurrency has been a hypothesis for a number of years, but it became a lawful payment instrument called Bitcoin in 2009. Several months later in 2013, the valuation stood at $266 (over $2 billion) per Bitcoin but immediately accompanied by a 50 percent fall in value. While Bitcoin's past and blockchain generally have been unpredictable, it will be embraced as conventional currencies by several people at one point. You should visit the bitcoin loophole for more information about the topic which will enlighten you with all the things one must have adequate knowledge about digital... Read more →

April 5, 2021 by Jim Kreidler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC This April is Financial Literacy Month, so this week we’re talking about financial resiliency. The Coronavirus has been devastating for many people’s financial lives. Through no fault of their own, millions have lost jobs, businesses, and savings due to the financial impact of the pandemic. Many folks are simply trying to decide how to put food on the table and keep their housing. Some, who were able to keep their jobs, are hanging in there. And others are somewhere in between. Over the next five days, we’ll talk about some back-to-basics steps for anyone looking ahead toward financial recovery. We’ll talk about managing debt, avoiding payment scams, checking your credit, and spotting job scams. As... Read more →

With the constant advent of globalization and increasing virtual currencies, the creativity it brings to the world attracts further citizens. They want to spend their money there to make sure they make the most of it. While the value of the digital currency has become dramatically unpredictable and versatile. With digital currency, the global economy is shifting. Many individuals prefer it to standard fiat money, but some do not recognize it as a true currency because it does not have a basis. For further details, please check out the website. A huge number of people around the world have invested in digital currencies, just to make more profit and keep their money safe. But they don't have enough information about how to get more profit... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews IT ONLY COST $1.3 MILLION !--Construction work on Gloucester High School football field and running track is continuing. The plans call for a synthetic Astro-type material to be placed over the dirt field that has been used for football since the school opened in 1961. This past December the school board voted to approve the million dollars plus project. ++++ GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL--The top photo above a contractor is seeding the field behind the football stadium last week. Once the seed was down the workers laid straw over it to keep the birds, geese, and deer from eating it. The electronic sign near the entrance to the high school was upgraded with a brick cement pedestal recently. (click to... Read more →

Congressman, Americans for Tax Reform call on Biden to explain $500,000 in unpaid taxes By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., sent a letter to President Joe Biden this week asking him to explain why he reportedly used a tax loophole to avoid paying $500,000 in payroll taxes. In a letter written this week, Banks, who serves as Republican Study Committee chairman, asked Biden, “Do you intend to undo your hypocrisy and pay these funds back to the American people?” Banks said that $13 million worth of income redirected into two S-corporations enabled Biden to avoid paying personal income taxes by directing revenue from book royalties and speaking appearances and not paying self-employment payroll tax liabilities... Read more →

Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the 2021 All-Star Game: “Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, former and current players, the Players Association, and The Players Alliance, among others, to listen to their views. I have decided that the best way to demonstrate our values as a sport is by relocating this year’s All-Star Game and MLB Draft. “Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes restrictions to the ballot box. In 2020, MLB became the first professional sports league to join the non-partisan Civic Alliance to help build a future in which everyone participates in shaping the United States. We proudly used our platform to encourage baseball... Read more →

YouTube Shorts is a nice and easy way to connect with a much larger audience with just a mobile device. YouTube even provides you with a creation tool that makes it easy for you to customize your 15-second video to get more engagement as well as subscribers. If you are wondering about ways to increase your YouTube subscribers through YouTube Shorts then this article will help you a lot. So read on to learn some ways that will help you rake in more subscribers through Shorts. Get in on viral challenges The year 2020 was home to a lot of challenges like pillow challenge, flip the switch challenge, doodle challenge and many more. People used these viral challenges to increase their subscribers and get more... Read more →

NEW YORK (April 1, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address waterbodies of the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Site in Gibbsboro, Lindenwold, and Voorhees, New Jersey. The proposed plan calls for the dredging of contaminated sediment, along with excavation and capping of floodplain soil at Silver Lake, Bridgewood Lake, Kirkwood Lake, and Hilliards Creek. “The cleanup of these water bodies has long been sought by these communities and we are proud of this proposal,” said EPA Acting Regional Administrator Walter Mugdan. “The proposed cleanup addresses arsenic and lead contamination that poses serious risks to people, fish and wildlife.” There are three Sherwin-Williams Superfund sites that are sources of contamination to the waterbodies. The sites are located within the municipalities... Read more →

TRENTON, NJ--The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Phase II (CVERAP Phase II) will provide rental arrears and temporary rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income, have qualified for unemployment benefits, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due, directly, or indirectly, to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nan McKay & Associates has been authorized by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to assist in the administration of CVERAP Phase II and to communicate with applicants and landlords. Click on the link below to apply: https://njdca.onlinepha.com/ Applicants may be eligible for up to a maximum of twelve months of emergency rental assistance to help pay for rent arrears and future rent to the extent that funds are available.... Read more →

By Todd DeFeo | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan could fund a new tunnel between New Jersey and New York City on the Northeast Corridor, according to published reports. The new tunnel is part of the multibillion-dollar Gateway Program, a plan focused on a roughly 10-mile stretch of the Northeast Corridor owned by Amtrak. The plan “makes clear that this administration is willing to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to moving forward with the new Gateway rail tunnel, which is critical to the regional and national economy,” Bloomberg.com quoted U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., as saying in a statement. “Gateway is the most significant joint Amtrak-transit infrastructure project in... Read more →

On March 30, 2021. Age 64 of Cherry Hill, NJ. Born in Hudson, NY, she is the daughter of the late Andy and Mary (DuPont) Rehder. Lynn is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Lloyd; son, Christopher Sanderson; grandchildren, Livia, Sanderson and Jenna Lloyd. Lynn worked at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton, NJ as a registered nurse. Funeral Services will be celebrated privately at the family’s convenience. There will be no visitation. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Lynn M. Sanderson. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

NJ ZIP is a new, $15 million pilot voucher program, that will open for applications on April 6, 2021. This pilot supports businesses and institutions purchasing new, medium-duty zero-emission vehicles that will operate in the greater Newark and greater Camden areas. This pilot is funded by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) proceeds allocated to NJEDA for the purposes of reducing harmful emissions, especially in communities disproportionately impacted by transportation emissions, and creating economic opportunity within the state. The program will provide voucher with base values ranging between $25,000 to $100,000. To be eligible, an Applicant must be: A commercial, industrial, or institutional organization If a for-profit business, be registered to conduct business in NJ. Non-profit businesses or institutions may be required to provide a... Read more →

NJBIA Issues Guidance Document The New Jersey Business & Industry Association today released a guidance document on how New Jersey can best ensure the effective, efficient and responsible use of federal pandemic relief dollars to bolster the state’s recovery. Entitled “Navigating a Smooth Landing for Our State Budget & Economy,” the document provides six core tenets and specific investment recommendations to help New Jersey best apply the $6.4 billion it will receive from the American Rescue Plan amid continuing fiscal struggles. “These informed recommendations will help our policymakers to create a comprehensive plan to bring funding where it is most needed and to help New Jersey recover expeditiously from the pandemic,” said NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka. “As New Jersey continues to be one... Read more →

By Christen Smith | The Center Square (The Center Square)(Pittsburg PA)(March 31, 2021)– President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure spending plan earmarks $16 billion to plug abandoned oil and gas wells across the country. It’s a potential solution for an expensive and overwhelming problem for Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection. During House budget hearings last month, DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell told lawmakers the department spends an average of $17,000 plugging one abandoned well. The cost means fewer than 1,100 orphaned wells have been plugged in the last decade. The department said it’s identified 8,000 it needs to address, though estimates suggest as many 250,000 exist across the state, most with locations unknown. “This a major issue both in terms of potential methane emissions as well as... Read more →

INTRODUCTION Startups are usually the product of massive, creative, and brilliant ideas. Even the most creative idea, though, will easily fade and die if it is not properly executed. That is why a sound, sustainable business model must be at the core of any successful startup. You should be targeting a successful marketplace business model. The idea is just the first stage in the process of starting a company. To attract the interest of your potential customers, you must have something cool, modern, and original to the industry. However, it isn't quite enough. You must also construct a solid foundation that will help you to turn your concept into a sustainable and long-term enterprise. You'll need to figure out which marketing tactics and platforms you'll... Read more →

BY NEW JERSEY SIERRA CLUB NJ Transit is moving forward with its Bay Head Yard Substation Replacement Project. The project would replace two aging substations that were damaged in Superstorm Sandy. The proposed substation location would be on the banks of Twilight Lake, an estuary of Barnegat Bay. “NJ Transit is headed down the wrong track once again. They want to build a new substation with a diesel generation that will be around for another 30 or 40 years. Instead, they should be electrifying the rest of the New Jersey Coast Line from Long Branch to Bay Head to save costs and improve air quality. Investing in dirty diesel infrastructure will pollute the area around the railyard as well as increase air pollution along the... Read more →

Please CLICK HERE to ask U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to grant New Jersey's request for a standardized testing waiver this year. Thanks to your emails and phone calls, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) requested waivers from the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) to enable our students to skip annual standardized testing this spring, and to avoid the high stakes associated with those tests. Yesterday, USDOE granted New Jersey's request for a waiver on the high stakes. The USDOE is still deciding whether to grant New Jersey's request for a standardized testing waiver. Please CLICK HERE to ask U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to grant New Jersey's request for a standardized testing waiver. Why New Jersey needs a testing waiver Superintendents,... Read more →

March 26, 2021 - Former Assemblyman and successful small businessman Vince Polistina today challenged incumbent Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo to follow the lead of Democratic Senate President Steve Sweeney and apologize for his vote to approve $4.2 billion in what turned out to be unnecessary borrowing, made worse by the fact that the debt was non-callable. "Given that Assemblyman Mazzeo is a reliable rubber stamp for party bosses, I don't see why this would be any different," said Polistina. "Just like Senate President Sweeney did yesterday, Assemblyman Mazzeo should apologize for his fiscally irresponsible vote to borrow over $4 billion dollars that the state ultimately never needed. You don't need to be a financial expert to figure this out. What Assemblyman Mazzeo did amounts to paying... Read more →

Glassboro-Camden Line Representatives Talk about New Developments with SGA Corey RothauserMarch 24, 2021 The GCL would span 18 miles and connect Camden and Glassboro to Philadelphia through diesel light rail vehicles (DLRVs) along 14 stations. - Photo via glassborocamdenline.com Following the release of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), two representatives for the Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL) construction project spoke during the Rowan University Student Government Association (SGA) Senate Meeting on Monday, March 22, before senators voted in favor of a resolution that supports the construction. John Hanson, CEO of the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and president of the Port Authority Transit Corp. (PATCO), and Michael Venuto, the chief engineer of DRPA and a Rowan University engineering professor, answered questions from senators. The GCL would span... Read more →

Income tax returns are undoubtedly complex and taxing. A small business owner may feel quite pressured with approaching the due date for filing the tax return. Often business proprietors commit errors in filing the return either due to lack of awareness or pure haste. Unfortunately, such mistakes can bring heavy penalties. That's why, when it comes to taxes, accuracy is a must! Let's enlighten you with some tips to avoid common tax mistakes. 1. Failure to report income You are mandatorily required to report your business income to the IRS office by filing your tax returns. Even if the nature of your business is trading or you only virtual currency or barter exchange for your business dealings, you're still legally bound to report the income.... Read more →

BY NEW JERSEY SIERRA CLUB The NJ Turnpike Authority today awarded a $47.87 million contract to AECOM to do preliminary work to widen the Turnpike between Exits 1 and 4 in South Jersey. The project will add one lane in each direction for 36.5 miles, ending at the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The capital plan for this project estimates a total cost of $1.1 million. NJTA has also awarded a $30.3 million contract for preliminary work for the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension widening. This $4.3 billion project would replace the Newark Bay Bridge and widen the extension to four lanes in each direction. “The Turnpike Authority is bulldozing ahead with their unnecessary highway widening projects. This will waste money while promoting overdevelopment and sprawl. It means... Read more →

By Wilma Wiliams Many women relied on Paragard as a safe contraceptive method and have lived to regret it. Over the years a significant number of users have reported injuries caused by the migration of the intrauterine device or broken off pieces. Victims consider that there is not sufficient warning against these dangers and are now seeking justice. Lawsuits against Paragard are currently pending in front of a U.S. District Judge, so it is not yet known how much settlements will be worth. Defendants must also consider that the amount manufacturers will pay is not set solely on precedent. Furthermore, each victim can expect a different settlement offer, depending on the specificities of her case. What Is the Paragard? Intrauterine devices are among the most... Read more →

By Lynda King While marriage is relatively straightforward and quick, there are numerous ways to get a divorce. Many types of divorce can lead to long, costly court battles or months of negotiation that leave everyone bitter and exhausted. If you and your spouse agree on everything, an uncontested divorce is the path of least resistance, just needing the divorce agreement drafted up and submitted to a court. However, in most divorces, there is at least one area or asset that the couple can not agree on. This could be something as large as who gets to stay in the family house or something as financially insignificant yet emotional like pet visitation or a book collection. What is Divorce Mediation? A mediated divorce is one... Read more →

CNBNEWS TIPS AND SNIPPETS UPDATE/March 26, 2021: Parents will get word from the police if their minor children are caught with alcohol or marijuana, under new legislation sent to the governor, according to The Asbury Park Press. The Asbury Park Press article states, "The Senate and Assembly passed measures Thursday requiring police to notify the parents of anyone under 18 years old who is found possessing or using marijuana or alcohol, even on a first offense, patching up what many legislators, law enforcement and parents deemed to be a hole in the New Jersey legal weed laws enacted last month. Both chambers passed the change unanimously. ++++ One has to wonder why these stipulations weren't in the Bill in the first place. And why did... Read more →

x By Dave Fidlin | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Marked with higher than the U.S. average in sales, gas and real estate taxes, New Jersey ranked among the states with the highest amount of overall taxes in the country in a recent analysis. WalletHub, a personal finance website, ranked New Jersey No. 42 in its analysis of states with the lowest tax rates. According to WalletHub researchers, 12.84 percent of a median household’s earnings in the Garden State go toward state and local taxes, compared to 5.84 percent in Alaska, ranked as the state with the lowest taxes, and 15.01 percent in Illinois, the state with the highest rate of taxation. A median household, according to WalletHub, is defined by the... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA – Twelve Chester County Prison inmates and their accomplices were charged federally with fraudulently applying for and obtaining emergency unemployment benefits related to COVID-19. The defendants are charged with submitting false applications claiming that the prison inmates lost jobs as a result of the pandemic and are available to work full-time. All the defendants were arrested and taken into custody this morning or were already in custody. "During tough economic times like this, it is despicable that people would seek to fraudulently obtain emergency unemployment benefits that were specifically meant for those who lost their jobs and are unable be gainfully employed amid this pandemic," said IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Thomas Fattorusso. "We will continue to be relentless in our mission... Read more →

“Just to clarify, would there be any place for fossil fuels, including coal and fracking, in a Biden administration?” CNN’s Dana Bash said. “No, we would — we would work it out. We would make sure it's eliminated and no more subsidies for either one of those, either — any fossil fuel,” Biden said in response. (July 31, 2019 video/USAToday) ++++++ Stephanie Catarino Wissman | RealClearWire/The Center Square The fracking ban threatens American jobs and derails our environmental progress Now the global leader in natural gas and oil production, the U.S. has set the standard for safe, reliable, and affordable energy. America’s energy sector supports more than 10 million jobs across the nation, driving nearly $290 billion of capital investment – all while reducing greenhouse... Read more →

IRS Criminal Investigation pledges continued commitment to investigating COVID-19 fraud as CARES Act reaches one-year anniversary PHILADELPHIA — The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) marks the one-year anniversary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act by pledging its continued commitment to investigating COVID-19 fraud. Over the last year, IRS-CI has been combatting COVID-19 fraud related to the Economic Impact Payments, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit. The agency has investigated more than 350 tax and money laundering cases nationwide totaling $440 million. These investigations covered a broad range of criminal activity, including fraudulently obtained loans, credits and payments meant for American workers, families, and small businesses. “All over the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware, IRS Criminal Investigation special... Read more →

iGaming is starting to generate nine-figure revenues for New Jersey’s state coffers (image source: piqsels.com) Monthly iGaming revenues in New Jersey set a new record in January 2021, breaking the $100 million barriers for the first time ever. The combination of its regulated online casinos and online poker rooms generated $103.77 million in revenue, the first time that the state has raked in nine-figure iGaming volumes. It’s fair to say that it has been coming, as the NJ iGaming market was showing real signs of promise at the back end of last year. In December 2020, the festive period came within $550,000 of hitting the $100 million mark. Nevertheless, January’s figure is a landmark moment and one which demonstrates the huge strides that New Jersey’s... Read more →

TRENTON, NJ - Recognizing that New Jersey residents continue to need rental assistance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Murphy Administration today announced that the application period for a second phase of the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program will open on March 22, 2021. The federally-funded program will provide approximately $353 million in rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income as a result of the pandemic, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. “The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for many New Jersey residents, but we are committed to ensuring housing security for as many people as possible during this unpreceded time,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide help... Read more →

(Trenton) – The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today announced $30.1 million in Local Freight Impact Fund grants that help counties and municipalities provide for the safe movement of large truck traffic. In the immediate area Bellmawr received $1 million for the reconstruction of Hall Avenue and Heller Road and Gloucester City received $440,000 for improvements to Water Street. “Having safe truck routes to efficiently move goods to and from New Jersey’s seaports, airports, warehouses, and rail yards is integral to our state and regional economy,” NJDOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti said. “Our roads and bridges carry a tremendous amount of commercial truck traffic every day and we are making the investments necessary to ensure the safety of our customers and communities alike.” The Local... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews The Top 30 Communities in New Jersey with the Highest Property Taxes Gloucestercitynews.net graphic files NJ Advance Media released an article recently regarding the 30 communities in the state of New Jersey with the highest property tax rate. Keep in mind that there are 565 towns/cities in the entire state. So to be listed in the top 30, in this case, is not something to brag about. Residents living in any of those 30 communities should call their mayor and city council/commissioners and demand they explain why they are paying more in taxes than 500 plus other communities in this state. Ask why other communities can function with less money? Ask when was the last time your taxes didn't... Read more →

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