Garden State Times

New Jersey collected $8.9 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

Highlights from the Camden County weekly newsletter

This week's newsletter from Camden County includes a variety of updates and announcements.

Road closures planned on Kings Highway amid improvement project next week

Two sections of Kings Highway in New Jersey will experience partial closures next week due to ongoing improvement projects.

Donald Norcross addresses GOP tax policy and minimum wage concerns on social media

On April 11, 2025, Congressman Donald Norcross took to social media to express concerns over GOP tax policies benefiting the wealthy, the impact on public benefits, and the necessity of passing the Raise the Wage Act of 2025.

Q3 2024: New Jersey's combined tax revenues down 55.3% since Q2 2024

New Jersey collected $8.9 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Sickle Cell Community Warrior Day celebrated by Camden County officials

The Board of Commissioners and the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services held a ceremony on Thursday to mark Sickle Cell Community Warrior Day during National Public Health Week.

Commissioners unveil new development center in East Camden

On Thursday, the Board of Commissioners and the Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society (SJCS) introduced a new workforce development center and community space in East Camden.

Senator Testa mourns victims of Millville fire tragedy

State Senator Michael Testa released a statement expressing his condolences and sympathies following the tragic fire in Millville.

Authorities alert EBT card holders in Camden County about skimming device theft

The Camden County Board of Social Services has issued a warning to the public about an increase in skimming devices and theft of Families First Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card benefits in the area.

New Jersey ranks 31st among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

As of 2025, New Jersey reported 148 teacher vacancies, equating to 1 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 31st among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

Donald Norcross addresses community aid and opposes cuts to social programs

By Garden State Times | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Donald Norcross, serving New Jersey’s 1st district, shared information about local utility assistance events and communicated his opposition to proposed cuts in social benefit programs.

Bucco supports $5M NJEDA aid for Morris County businesses after Route 80 sinkhole

By Garden State Times | Apr 9, 2025

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco expressed his support for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's recent approval of the Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Program.

NJ Assemblyman Azzaritti: 'I strongly oppose the EV mandates being proposed in New Jersey'

John Azzaritti, an Assemblyman from New Jersey, said that the state's electrical infrastructure is not yet prepared to support the regulations in the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) program.

Teacher Tapp finds that nearly 90% of teachers have clear goals to improve their classroom practice

Teacher Tapp announced that nearly 90% of teachers have clear goals to improve their classroom practice, with consistent agreement across both elementary and secondary school educators.

Camden County authority receives NJDEP award for sewer and flood improvements

On April 8, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) awarded the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) the Our Water’s Worth It Award.

Camden County issues Code Blue Advisory due to dangerous low temperatures

The Camden County Office of Emergency Management has issued a Code Blue Advisory effective from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, to 7 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9.

Officials open Six Day Race at Cooper River Park