Gloucester County Times – The state has launched a new Capital Needs Survey that will collect information on the repair, restoration and improvement needs of historic sites throughout New Jersey. The New Jersey Historic Trust, a DCA affiliate, is leading the effort and encourages all publicly owned and nonprofit-managed sites to participate in the survey.

The News of Cumberland County – A bill altering the rules governing the formation of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) in New Jersey was approved by an Assembly panel on Monday. The bill (A-1543) was sponsored by Assemblymen John Burzichelli, Troy Singleton and John Wisniewski to “make New Jersey more attractive for business and more competitive

The News of Cumberland County – Senate President Steve Sweeney, Assemblyman John Burzichelli and Assemblywoman Celeste Riley are encouraging constituents to take advantage of the numerous resources found on the State Legislature’s and Third Legislative District’s websites. Helpful information and powerful tools are available with just a simple click of a button. “During these demanding

Today’s Sunbeam — Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Celeste Riley to protect New Jersey farmers and their products by doubling the penalties for falsely labeling items with the logo “Jersey Fresh” has been signed into law. The new law (A-2665) doubles the penalties for misuse of the outline of the state on packaging of farm products,

The News of Cumberland County – As the state’s economic climate remains stagnant and hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans continue to look for work, Third District legislators are encouraging people to donate time and/or resources to local food banks and homeless shelters. “People who were once food donors are now becoming clients of area

Today’s Sunbeam – Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly members John J. Burzichelli and Celeste Riley that will stimulate the growth of the state’s winery business by allowing small in-state producers to directly ship wine to customers across the country has been signed into law. Many of the state’s 50 wineries are

Gloucester County Times – Gloucester County residents will have access starting in February to free eye screening for Glaucoma, a disease that can cause blindness if left untreated. The service is offered year-round, but January’s status as National Glaucoma Awareness Month has prompted the county to push residents to take preventative measures that could save

Couriet-Post – Come April 1, wine drinkers and winemakers in New Jersey will join aficionados of the fermented grape in 38 other states who have bottles from boutique vineyards delivered door-to-door. Small Garden State wineries will be allowed to ship their wines to customers in other states on a limited basis — and out-of-state producers

The News of Cumberland County — Assemblywoman Celeste Riley (D-Bridgeton), of the Third Legislative District, has been appointed chairwoman of the Assembly Higher Education Committee by Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-Essex/Passaic) and Majority Leader Lou Greenwald (D-Camden). Greenwald cited rising tuition costs and recent cuts in tuition aid programs as a major concern for the upcoming

Gloucester County Times – Ribbon cuttings often provide more hoopla than actual accomplishment. This one signified a milestone for Gloucester County. The U.S. Route 322 Bypass around Mullica Hill in Harrison Township saw its first official traffic on Wednesday — and a future with fewer bottlenecks in this growing part of the county. What to