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Service Industry Upheaval: Atlantic and Cape May Lawmakers Speak Out Against Bill Targeting Tipped-Wage Workers

Service Industry Upheaval: Atlantic and Cape May Lawmakers Speak Out Against Bill Targeting Tipped-Wage Workers

April 10, 2025

A bill throwing New Jersey’s service industry into upheaval that was up for discussion in the Assembly State and Local Government Committee on Thursday drew sharp criticism from business owners, tipped workers, and Republican committee members Assemblywoman Claire Swift and Assemblyman Erik Simonsen. 

Here’s the final list of who’s running for N.J. governor and Assembly this year

Here’s the final list of who’s running for N.J. governor and Assembly this year

April 3, 2025

The 2nd district could be competitive – Kamala Harris narrowly carried it last year even as she lost Atlantic County – but Guardian and Swift are seen as strong incumbents who will be tough to beat.

New Jersey eyes decriminalizing underage gambling and using fines for compulsive betting treatment

New Jersey eyes decriminalizing underage gambling and using fines for compulsive betting treatment

March 6, 2025

Sam Antar was 18 the first time he gambled with friends in an Atlantic City casino — even though the legal gambling age was 21.

Conference Highlights Power of State Public Higher Education

Conference Highlights Power of State Public Higher Education

February 27, 2025

How important are public colleges and universities in New Jersey?

After 17%-20% electric rate hikes announced, anger rains down on NJBPU, grid operator

After 17%-20% electric rate hikes announced, anger rains down on NJBPU, grid operator

February 17, 2025

The regional grid operator PJM Interconnection and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities took heavy criticism Thursday, after an announcement that home electricity rates will go up an average of $25 a month statewide starting in June.

Second District Legislators respond to recent announcement of Atlantic City Electric rate increases

Second District Legislators respond to recent announcement of Atlantic City Electric rate increases

February 13, 2025

On February 12, Atlantic City Electric announced a proposed rate increase of more than 17%, expecting to start affecting customer bills in June 2025.

Assembly Passes Swift Bill Creating New Fines for Underage Gambling to Support Treatment

Assembly Passes Swift Bill Creating New Fines for Underage Gambling to Support Treatment

January 30, 2025

Assemblywoman Claire Swift, a Republican lawmaker representing Atlantic City, sponsors a bill revising underage gambling penalties that passed the full Assembly on Thursday.

Holiday Meal Giveaway goes door-to-door in Pleasantville

Holiday Meal Giveaway goes door-to-door in Pleasantville

December 8, 2024

A holiday meal giveaway turned into a door-to-door service Sunday.

Guardian & Swift Launch Re-Election Campaign In Galloway

Guardian & Swift Launch Re-Election Campaign In Galloway

December 5, 2024

In a room filled with cheering supporters, Assemblyman Don Guardian and Assemblywoman Claire Swift announced their campaign for re-election to the Second Legislative District in the New Jersey Assembly Wednesday night.

Guardian & Swift Announce Re-Election Campaign for Assembly in New Jersey’s Second Legislative District

Guardian & Swift Announce Re-Election Campaign for Assembly in New Jersey’s Second Legislative District

December 5, 2024

Over the cheers from a crowded room of supporters last night, Assemblyman Don Guardian and Assemblywoman Claire Swift announced their re-election campaign to represent the Second Legislative District in the New Jersey Assembly.