Archive for Tag: Atlantic County

Southern shore lawmakers say unprecedented whale deaths warrant suspension of offshore wind projects

TRENTON, N.J. – Sen. Michael Testa and Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan are intensifying calls to suspend offshore wind projects following an unprecedented number of whale deaths along the coasts of New Jersey and New York. They join a chorus of concerned elected officials and environmental and commercial...

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Atlantic County assemblywoman determined to make a difference for South Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – As one of eight children raised by a single father, Assemblywoman Claire Swift learned the importance of hard work and perseverance from an early age. The freshman lawmaker’s life and political career are featured in the Assembly GOP mini biography video released Thursday.   WATCH: Swift...

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Guardian requests NJDEP investigation of potential lead contamination at Atlantic County Schools

NORTHFIELD, N.J. – Assemblyman Don Guardian hand delivered a letter to Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, the head of the state Department of Environmental Protection, Thursday requesting an investigation into potential lead contamination of Atlantic County schools’ drinking water. “If the last two years taught us anything, it’s that we need...

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Committee advances Webber bill replacing county snail-mail notices with emails

TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly State and Local Government Committee advanced a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Jay Webber that allows counties in New Jersey to send proposed ordinances to municipalities by email. “Encouraging efficiency in government saves taxpayer dollars and that is exactly what this legislation would accomplish,” said...

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