Hi Route 40’ers,
I know a lot of you are probably sick of winter, but I personally can’t get enough of it, especially now that we’ve moved out of the beach house and into a place with functioning insulation.
In realer news: Governor Murphy’s giving his first budget address, and the valuable NJ Spotlight has a list of things to look out for. The state association of police chiefs came out against marijuana legalization, and a #teen from Galloway is going to Hollywood on American Idol.
Also, if you’re looking for a restaurant job, Elinor has an exclusive on why the Hard Rock’s opening might mean more restaurant jobs at Resorts. The guy who runs restaurants at Resorts thinks so anyway.
For the rest of the news across our region, do see below:
State PBA president criticizes A.C. councilman Facebook post–The president of the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association is calling for an ethics investigation of a city councilman after he posted comments on Facebook about police. www.pressofatlanticcity.com
Former governor is dead. But you can have a drink with him soon at this N.J. bar–For decades, Gov. Brendan Byrne joked that he wanted to be buried in Hudson County "so that I can remain active in Democratic politics." www.nj.com
Salem Democrats running DeCastro, Stemberger for freeholder–Salem County Freeholder Melissa DeCastro will seek re-election as a Democrat this fall on a ticket with 2017 candidate Jesse Stemberger, according to Democratic County Chairman Steven Caltabiano. newjerseyglobe.com
Fiocchi wins line in Cape May–Cape May County Republicans are backing former Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district. Fiocchi will run on the organization line with U.S. Senate candidate Bob Hugin in the June primary. newjerseyglobe.com
N.J. Chamber names new director of government relations–The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce announced Monday it has named Laura Hahn its new director of government relations. www.roi-nj.com
N.J. Chamber names new director of government relations–The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce announced Monday it has named Laura Hahn its new director of government relations. www.roi-nj.com
Norcross Kicks Off U.S. Congressional Re-Election Bid–Under the slogan “Working for New Jersey,” and flanked by a multi-ethnic gallery of friends, family, and supporters, Norcross sought to distinguish his policies from those of national Republicans in a fight he framed as “Donald versus Donald; good versus evil.” www.njpen.com
Ventnor commissioners thank public works chief for 46 years of service–VENTNOR — The Board of Commissioners honored Public Works Superintendent Dave Smith for his 46 years of service at its meeting March 8. Smith will retire from his position April 1. www.shorenewstoday.com
Downtown shopping spaces can be places millennials crave–Experts at an N.J. Future conference and local entrepreneurs agree that bricks-and-mortar retail establishments can succeed in traditional Garden State downtowns. www.philly.com
SENATE PANEL ADVANCES BILLS TO BOOST CASH PAYMENTS TO POOR FAMILIES–New Jersey's poorest families could receive additional cash assistance under proposals intended to update the state's welfare program, a system critics contend is dangerously out of date and fails to reach nine out of 10 children in need. www.njspotlight.com