TRENTON – Legislation that would create a new energy-related sales tax exemption to help stabilize the state’s shrinking manufacturing sector and lure new businesses to New Jersey has been introduced by Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney and Assemblywoman Celeste M. Riley. The bill (S-1949/A-2767) would exempt from sales and use taxes the electric and natural
STAFF WRITER New Jersey has the grapes, the wineries and the know-how, but its reputation for good wine is overshadowed by other domestic producers. Few realize the Garden State is the fifth-largest wine producer in the country. Fewer still beyond its borders have had the opportunity to sample that wine.
By CHARLES HACK JOURNAL STAFF WRITER State Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney has added his name to a growing list of elected officials urging the Port Authority to the fix the Bayonne Bridge so new, taller cargo ships can reach Port Newark and Port Elizabeth. Sweeney made his announcement after a visit yesterday to Bayonne
By Christina Paciolla – cpaciolla@sjnewsco.com An assemblywoman is working to push a package of bills that would boost the state’s presence in the beverage market by allowing wineries to operate also as breweries. Celeste M. Riley, D-Bridgeton, is sponsoring legislation titled A-3063 that would establish a winery-brewery sublicence permitting wineries to produce malt alcoholic beverages
As part of a continuing effort to make office resources and services more available to constituents, Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney, Assembly Deputy Speaker John J. Burzichelli, and Assemblywoman Celeste M. Riley are proudly announcing the dates and locations of three upcoming mobile offices. In light of the success of the Third Legislative District’s first
From staff reports WEST DEPTFORD TWP. – Third District state legislators Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly members John Burzichelli and Celeste Riley are encouraging residents to visit and support local attractions and businesses. They include many cultural, historic and recreational sites in Cumberland and Salem counties. “Our district is home to many parks, historic
From Staff Reports – tsnews@sjnewsco.com Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney, Assembly Deputy Speaker John J. Burzichelli, and Assemblywoman Celeste M. Riley are encouraging residents to be mindful of environmental concerns and do everything possible to conserve our natural resources while reducing waste. As the amount of items, ranging from food scraps to packaging to electronics,
By Phil Dunn pdunn@sjnewsco.com MANNINGTON TWP. – The Mid-Atlantic States Career and Education Center WorkPlus Graduation took place Tuesday, marking the program’s first graduating class. WorkPlus represents a unique opportunity for inmates at the Salem County Correctional Facility. The program is an educational, training, and job placement initiative for low-income adults. Emphasis is placed on
A controversial organization run by Gov. Chris Christie’s top advisers would be barred from accepting big donations from state contractors under legislation announced by Democratic leaders today. Trying to step up pressure on the Republican governor, four top Senate Democrats proposed changes to an existing bill (A2595) that would require 501(c)(4) issue-advocacy organizations to disclose
By Christina Paciolla – cpaciolla@sjnewsco.com HARRISON TWP. At the brand new intersection of Route 322 and Lambs Road in Mullica Hill, a motorist stopped at the red light, hung out his window and applauded. His actions were directed at county officials who were standing by the side of the road admiring the five-lane roadway –
