Republican and Democratic candidates for Senate and Assembly in the First Legislative District ran unopposed in Tuesday's primary.
Republican Cape May County Commissioner Leonard Desiderio also was unopposed in the primary. Democrats did not put a candidate on the ballot for Cape May County commissioner.
Testa/Simonsen/McClellan Propose Face-to-Face Solution to State Government Delays May 10, 2021, 3:55 pm | in
Testa/Simonsen/McClellan Propose Face-to-Face Solution to State Government Delays
Amid growing public frustration with ongoing unemployment delays, Senator Michael Testa, Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan have introduced legislation to help residents get the benefits they have earned.
The bill sponsored by the Legislative District 1 lawmakers would require state employees to work in person if their job requires face-to-face interaction with the public.
“We continue to hear from constituents who have been waiting month after month to get their unemployment payments. Inexcusable delays are taking a toll on families, and in many cases, the problems could be worked out with a face-to-face discussion with a Department of Labor specialist,” said Testa (R-1).
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Bryant’s song is on the gospel chart
Danielle Sunny Bryant, a singer, songwriter and preacher from Cumberland County, is currently at No. 24 on the Nielsen BDS National Gospel Indicator Chart with her song, “Trust in the Lord.”
The song has spent 10 weeks on the chart.
To follow Bryant’s career, visit www.facebook.com/daniellesunnyb.
Terry wins national scholarship competition
Nathan Terry from Millville Senior High School, son of Andrew and Samantha Terry, is a winner in the Annual Washington Crossing Foundation National Scholarship Competition.
These awards are granted to high school seniors for the best all-around presentations including an explanation of why they are planning careers in government service. The foundation noted that these winners represent the most talented and accomplished of our country’s young leaders and that it is these young men and women who are dedicating themselves to publ
by Todd DeFeo, The Center Square | April 27, 2021 03:00 PM Print this article
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy plans to issue an executive order increasing capacity at indoor catered events, including weddings, memorials and political gatherings.
The order increasing capacity to 50% and a maximum of 250 people will take effect May 10, Murphy said during a Monday news briefing. Under the order, dancefloors at indoor catered events will be allowed to open, but bars and nightclubs will remain closed.
Murphy also plans to raise the limit for outdoor gatherings to 500 people, up from a current cap of 200. That number might increase again before Memorial Day.