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What Newly Signed Tax Bill Means For Atlantic City Casinos What Newly Signed Tax Bill Means For Atlantic City Casinos
What Newly Signed Tax Bill Means For Atlantic City Casinos State legislation giving tax breaks to Atlantic City casinos was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday night. The bill does not affect state taxes that casinos must pay on internet gambling, online sports betting revenue or in-person casino gambling. Those taxes range from 9 to 15 percent annually. Outgoing state Senate President Stephen Sweeney, a Democrat from Gloucester who sponsored the bill, said up to four of the city’s nine casinos might close without the new legislation, NJ Advance Media  reported. But critics said the casinos have enjoyed higher revenues due to sport…

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by Jon Craig
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GOP Defies 'Hypocritical' COVID Policy At NJ State House, Dems 'Outraged' GOP Defies 'Hypocritical' COVID Policy At NJ State House, Dems 'Outraged'
GOP Defies 'Hypocritical' COVID Policy At NJ State House, Dems 'Outraged' Several Republican state lawmakers ignored a new COVID-19 proof of vaccine policy at the New Jersey State House walking into the state Assembly chambers, accusing the Democratic majority of hypocrisy for allegedly violating their own policy on Thursday, Dec. 2. The new policy that went into effect Wednesday maintains that all people entering the Statehouse show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. When the Republican members of the Democratic-controlled state Legislature realized that state troopers asking for vaccination proof or a negative COVID-19 test wouldn't physically …

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by Joe Gomez & Cecilia Levine
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Trucker Who Beat Powerful NJ Senator Slammed For Anti-Islam Tweet Trucker Who Beat Powerful NJ Senator Slammed For Anti-Islam Tweet
Trucker Who Beat Powerful NJ Senator Slammed For Anti-Islam Tweet A New Jersey truck driver who is projected to win a state Senate seat says he is sorry for tweeting anti-Islamic remarks, Philadelphia CBS television news reports.  The inflammatory tweet by Republican Edward Durr Jr. calls prophet Muhammed a pedophile and claims that Islam was “a false religion!” Senate President Stephen Sweeney, a union president, has led the 3rd District since 2002 -- making him one of the most powerful elected leaders statewide, the outlet states. Durr, from South Jersey, is a truck driver for the Raymour & Flanigan furniture company, Politico reports. In a …

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by Jon Craig
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Murphy Says NJ Parks, Golf Courses Can Reopen Saturday; Here's What You Can Expect Murphy Says NJ Parks, Golf Courses Can Reopen Saturday; Here's What You Can Expect
Murphy Says NJ Parks, Golf Courses Can Reopen Saturday; Here's What You Can Expect State parks and golf courses can reopen this weekend, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Wednesday. Parks were closed statewide on April 7 to curb the spread of coronavirus. Murphy announced a plan for reopening them during a Wednesday briefing. ** VOTE: Too soon or par for the course? Should NJ wait to reopen parks, golf courses? ** The reopening order will take effect at sunrise on Saturday, Murphy said. The governor said he will leave it up to counties to reopen their parks.  "I am pleased to make this order today,'' Murphy said, noting milder weather predicted this weekend. Parking l…

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by Jon Craig