The charges, announced by the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, carry a maximum potential penalty of 30 years in prison and a fine of $1 million or twice the gross gain to the defendants or twice the gross loss to others, whichever is greatest.

Newly enacted legislation removes the sweetener from the list of items covered by the new regulations governing the sale of home-baked goods.

The funding from FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current initiative will go toward acquiring and demolishing 31 properties in Manville.

The agreement resolves a matter dating back to 2014 regarding whether that company violated consumer protection laws by selling used cars with open safety recalls.

The perpetrator previously pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining Payroll Protection Program and Economic Insurance Disaster Loan funds.

The legislation would require any applicable employer to undertake certain actions to safeguard these workers in the event of the transfer of a service contract from one company to another.

The owners of pharmaceutical marketing firm Synergy Medical LLC pleaded guilty in the ploy, which involved compounded medications.

According to New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn LaTourette, “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from EPA is helping to power New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure Investment Plan, enabling the Murphy Administration to reach even more communities with needed improvements to drinking water and wastewater systems."

According to Crossroads of the American Revolution Association Executive Director Carrie Fellows, the funding, which comes ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026, will be used for key visitor readiness projects.

The effort will be led by Paul Zoubek of Philadelphia law firm, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP, in conjunction with Boston Consulting Group.

“While state grants for targeted businesses are appreciated, they do not address the high cost of running a business in New Jersey, which is underscored by the highest business tax burden in the nation,” said Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association.

The 2022 League of Municipalities' Annual Conference was held over three days at the Atlantic City Convention Center and brought together decision makers, businesses and other stakeholders from all around the Garden State.