Lawmakers eye funding stream for NJ PBS, local news
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to tap unused film tax credits to shore up the state’s local and public media. The Senate Economic Growth Committee on Monday discussed legislation that would allow the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority to auction off millions in...
Partnership strengthens water quality monitoring at Jersey Shore beaches
Monmouth University will serve as the newest partner in the Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force (BWTF), a nationwide network dedicated to monitoring water quality at public beaches. Through the agreement, signed on June 5 in advance of today’s World...
Spencer Spirit Holdings marks five years of support for Community FoodBank of New Jersey with $100,000 donation
Last week, at Spencer Spirit Holdings’ corporate headquarters in Egg Harbor Township, local officials, Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) leaders, and Spencer Spirit Holdings leadership and employees gathered for a check presentation recognizing five years of...
SNAP benefits impacted by new federal requirements
Due to new federal work requirements for residents receiving food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), some customers may notice a change in their monthly benefits. The federal changes have expanded work requirements and lowered...
Golden Nugget owner Fertitta Entertainment to acquire Caesars in $17.6B deal
Last week, Caesars Entertainment announced that it entered into a “definitive agreement” to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment, the company that owns Golden Nugget Hotel and Casinos. The all-cash transaction of $17.6 billion includes the assumption of about $11.9...
