The State of New Jersey is making it easier for teens to get their working papers. StartingJune 1, Working Papers applications will be available online at MyWorkingPapers.NJ.gov. Rather than going through local schools, younger workers will simply visit this site and be walked through a few easy steps. Employers hiring Read more…
New Jersey Transit is offering free rides for up to two children under the age of 18 with a fare-paying adult on “Take Your Children to Work Day,” Thursday, April 27. Children can often ride free with an adult on weekends and holidays. For more information about the free rides Read more…
TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities today announced nearly $2 million in additional funding for efforts to ensure the safe and ecologically responsible development of offshore wind energy to combat the worsening impacts of climate change. Projects funded through the Read more…
Miss NJ 2023 Augostina Mallous and her court. GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The Miss New Jersey Education Foundation will host the “Crowns & Glamour” Gala 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at Seaview Wyndham Resort, 401 S. New York Rd. The event brings together 30 of the state’s most talented, accomplished and Read more…
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection issued this press release on March 15 regarding the recent deaths of whales and offshore wind activities. TRENTON – In consultation with NOAA Fisheries, the lead federal agency responsible for evaluating potential impacts to marine life and habitats from human activities in federal waters, Read more…
State regulated health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by NJ Sen. Vince Polistina (R-2) and approved Thursday by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. “No child or young adult should be left Read more…
TRENTON – In consultation with NOAA Fisheries, the lead federal agency responsible for evaluating potential impacts to marine life and habitats from human activities in federal waters, the Department of Environmental Protection has been monitoring an unusual humpback whale mortality event that has been affecting Atlantic coast states since January Read more…
TRENTON – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that attorney Yolanda Melville will serve as senior counsel and director of Community Engagement. She will serve as a liaison to community stakeholders across the state to connect with the office’s initiatives. “Yolanda brings with her a litigator’s sharp eye Read more…
TRENTON – The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, along with other agencies nationwide, released the Top 10 list of consumer complaints in 2022 ahead of National Consumer Protection Week, March 5-11. In 2022, the division’s Office of Consumer Protection received a total of 18,084 complaints, with vehicle sales and Read more…
The State of New Jersey has issued a last call for property owners and renters to apply for the state’s new property tax relief program, called ANCHOR rebates. The deadline for filing is midnight Tuesday, Feb. 28. Homeowners are eligible to apply for up to $1,500 to be used for Read more…