Archive for Tag: Claire Swift

Bill improving transportation from Atlantic City airport to AC tourism district signed into law

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Don Guardian, Assemblywoman Claire Swift and Assemblyman Antwan McClellan’s bill improving transportation between the Atlantic City International Airport and Atlantic City’s tourism district was signed into law this week. The measure allows the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to enter into contracts with state transportation agencies...

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Regional municipal court jurisdiction changes now law

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill sponsored by Atlantic County Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift that will allow regional municipal courts to pass on hearing certain cases originating outside participating municipalities was signed into law Tuesday. The legislators said Atlantic County officials requested the change, saying nonparticipating municipalities...

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Improved transportation from Atlantic City airport to AC tourism district advanced by Assembly

TRENTON, N.J. – After landing at the Atlantic City International Airport, travelers could soon find more transportation options that will connect them directly to Atlantic City’s tourism district, providing convenience for the visitor and a boost for the economy.  Sponsored by Assemblyman Don Guardian, Assemblywoman Claire Swift and Assemblyman...

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Bill updating regional municipal court jurisdiction passes Assembly

TRENTON, N.J. – Regional municipal courts will no longer have to hear certain cases originating outside participating municipalities under a bill sponsored by Atlantic County Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift. The Assembly passed the measure on Monday. The change comes at the request of some Atlantic County...

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Bill updating regional municipal court jurisdiction clears two Assembly committees

TRENTON, N.J. – Regional municipal courts will no longer have to hear certain cases originating outside participating municipalities under a bill sponsored by Atlantic County Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift. Both the Assembly Judiciary and Appropriations committees released that bill Monday. The change comes at the request...

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Committee clears bill that will create grant opportunities for new farmers

TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee on Thursday released a bill that would provide matching grants for new farmers to make improvements on their farms. The sponsors of the legislation (A285), Assemblyman Brandon Umba and Assemblywoman Claire Swift, say their “New Farmers Improvement Grant Program”...

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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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South Jersey lawmakers’ Zoom call with N.J. DEP breaks down plastic bag ban for businesses

TRENTON, N.J. – Restaurants, fisheries, and food markets in South Jersey are eager to abide by New Jersey’s not-so-clear-cut law banning single-use plastic carryout bags starting May 4. In an attempt to address common questions and resolve confusion, southern shore region lawmakers, Sen. Michael Testa, Assemblymen Antwan McClellan and...

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