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The latest from Trenton: mandatory panic buttons for hotel workers?

Published on June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 by The Staff

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – A smart move? Or another costly mandate in search of a problem? That’s the question some are asking after Governor Phil Murphy said signed legislation requiring all New Jersey hotels (featuring at least 100 guest rooms) Read More

Auth: If you break down in N.J.? You should be allowed to a hire a private tow.

Published on June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 by Robert Auth

By Bob Auth _ When you purchase an automobile roadside assistance insurance policy you should have an expectation of being able to use it when needed for towing and repair. At first glance you’re probably thinking… “Those rotten insurance companies, Read More

N.J. bans food trucks from craft breweries

Published on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by The Staff

TRENTON, NJ – There’s bad news for beer lovers, hipsters, and everyone else who frequents New Jersey’s ever-expanding number of craft breweries: Eat before you go. – On Tuesday, the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (better known as the state Read More

Traffic And Trains – How Do We Fix NJ?

Published on May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 by Bill Spadea

By Bill Spadea This post originally appeared at NJ 101.5 _ 54 mile back up to start the summer season is not a good thing. Yes, it’s great that so many want to enjoy the Jersey Shore and spend money on Read More

Underinvestment, mismanagement continue to drive N.J.’s pension liability crisis

Published on May 18, 2019May 18, 2019 by The Staff

TRENTON, N.J. – Wednesday’s Assembly budget hearing with state Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio raised plenty of eyebrows. During the hearing, Assemblyman Ned Thomson of Monmouth County (an actuary by trade with ample experience overseeing pension investments) warned that the Murphy Administration’s Read More

Cory Booker has a Facebook problem

Published on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 by Matt Rooney

By Matt Rooney _ Cory Booker is better known for his obnoxious, condescending, and often vapid Twitter activity, Save Jerseyans, but his commentary concerning Facebook could end up being a much bigger deal for the struggling Democrat presidential candidate. Not Read More

Taxing paper and plastic bags isn’t crazy enough. N.J. may soon ban them (and straws, too).

Published on May 4, 2019May 4, 2019 by The Staff

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy was underwhelmed by last year’s effort to tax plastic and paper bags in New Jersey. Apparently? It just wasn’t crazy enough. Support is now reportedly coalescing around the right kind of crazy for the Read More

Menendez calls for regulation of killer beach umbrellas

Published on May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 by The Staff

OCEAN CITY, NJ – Killer beach umbrellas likely don’t rank very highly on most Americans’ lists of top public policy concerns. Two Democrat senators from East Coast states aren’t so sure. On Thursday, with Memorial Day Weekend right around the Read More

A.C.’s Senator is furious after Murphy kills late night NJ Transit trains

Published on April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 by The Staff

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Murphy Administration temporarily mothballed the AC-Philly rail line late last year. This week, NJ Transit announced that it’s ending late night trains to Atlantic City effective May 12th when the line reopens. The latest train Read More

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