New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) Commissioner Harold Wirths announced today that a continuation of federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) has been signed into law by President Barack Obama.
As many Jersey families continue to struggle with the stresses of relocating and rebuilding post-Sandy, a generous grant issued by the state is meant to increase the amount of therapeutic services available in the hardest-hit communities.
With the help of Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel and many others, over 50 million dollars was raised at the 12-12-12 concert. But, where has that money gone?
Toms River's dune replenishment project is nearing completion for public beaches; however the Township is having trouble getting easements from private beachfront property owners to do restoration.
The full State Senate has approved a resolution urging New Jersey's financial institutions to make financial assistance readily available to individual property owners, businesses, and local governmental units affected by Hurricane Sandy.