David Richter: Send Me To Congress So I Can Help Trump

President Trump is Keeping America Great. He is putting Americans over the political elites.

Meanwhile, the radical left has been:

Wasting MILLIONS trying to overturn a fairly won election.

Trying to pass socialist policies like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All.

Trying to take our Second Amendment Rights.

Proposing open borders and free college for illegal immigrants.

… And so much more. These radical and socialist policies have absolutely no place in our American democracy.

The left is too afraid to face the facts – America is thriving under President Trump\’s leadership and I am proud to be a day one supporter of President Trump.

Now, they are working overtime to defeat him.

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Under President Trump\’s leadership, America is WINNING once again. But if we let the Democrats keep the majority in the House then nothing is ever going to get accomplished.

Congress is supposed to serve the people, and all they are doing right now is serving themselves and their own agenda.

They don\’t care that the President is delivering real results, they only care about advancing their own radical agenda.

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I proudly stand with President Trump, which is why I decided to run for Congress. Like President Trump, I am not a politician. I am a businessman and a proven job creator. That\’s what we need more of in Congress – those who are more interested in working for the American people, rather than furthering their own career.

Send me to Congress so I can help him finish this work he has started. Together, we win.

Murphy Requests Federal Government Re-Open Affordable Care Act Enrollment in New Jersey

TRENTON – Responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today requested the federal government open a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) in New Jersey to allow uninsured and underinsured residents to enroll in health coverage through the federal health insurance

exchange.

The Governor’s request was issued in a letter sent to U.S. Department Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma.

“With COVID-19 now a pandemic and confirmed cases increasing in New Jersey and across the country, it is imperative that we take all appropriate actions to increase access to screening, testing, and treatment related to COVID-19. While I have coordinated across state agencies to take emergency action to facilitate access to screening, testing and access to care for the residents of New Jersey, more can be done to ensure every individual has access to appropriate health care during this crisis,” Governor Murphy wrote. “Therefore, as New Jersey transitions from a State Based Exchange on the Federal Platform to a State Based Exchange, I respectfully urge the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to authorize a Special Enrollment Period in New Jersey to allow individuals to access affordable health insurance options through the federal platform.”

Several states that operate a State-Based Exchange have already established a Special Enrollment Period in response to COVID-19. However, federal action is required for the establishment of an SEP in states that operate on the federal platform, Healthcare.gov. Governor Murphy is calling for a special enrollment period of at least 60 days for all eligible uninsured and underinsured persons to purchase health coverage through the federal platform, and for that coverage to be in place as soon as possible.

“With no vaccine in place and a high degree of uncertainty about the direction that the virus will take, increasing access to health coverage will play a role in managing this outbreak. Similar to actions CMS has taken in the past during major weather events such as hurricanes, creating a SEP is a responsible action that will benefit individuals, as well as contribute to the management of this public health crisis,” added Governor Murphy.

“As the state responds to the COVID-19 situation, we want to ensure that residents have the coverage they need to access testing and treatment if necessary. We have taken action to require carriers regulated by the state to waive cost sharing for COVID-19 testing. However we can do more and, in this case, we need the federal government’s assistance,” said Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride. “Clearly, we do not want residents to be apprehensive about seeking treatment because they are not insured or concerned about medical bills. We are asking the federal government to establish a special enrollment period for our residents, and for that coverage to be in place as soon as possible.”

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and 24 of his colleagues recently sent a letter requesting a Special Enrollment Period for consumers in response to COVID-19. Senator Menendez and U.S. Senator Cory Booker also introduced legislation to support the response to the pandemic including to create a special enrollment period for individuals impacted by COVID-19, among other initiatives. The Governor’s letter may be found here.

For the latest information on novel coronavirus, please visit www.nj.gov/health or call 1-800-222-1222 or 1-800-962-1253 (if using out-of-state phone line).

Mega Millions Jackpot $90,000,000

Thousands of New Jersey Players Win Prizes

TRENTON (March 16, 2020) – The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled to $90 million! James Carey, New Jersey Lottery executive director, announced that in the Friday, March 13,

drawing, 14 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Four of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $2,000. Moreover, 20,229 other New Jersey players took home $94,780 in prizes ranging from $2 to $800, according to Carey. The winning numbers for the Friday, March 13, drawing were: 07, 22, 37, 43, and 44. The Gold Mega Ball was 22, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.

The next drawing will be held Tuesday, March 17, at 11:00 pm. All New Jersey Lottery Mega Millions tickets must be purchased before 10:45 pm to participate in the drawing. Mega Millions tickets cost just two dollars; by adding the Megaplier option for an extra dollar per play, players can increase their non- jackpot winnings up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 46 participating jurisdictions. Drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.

VIDEO-Coronavirus Tips (that don’t involve hoarding toilet paper)

THE BEST WAY TO WASH YOUR HANDS

Keep yourself and others safe from the coronavirus with these CDC tips. Instead of touching start greeting people hands-free! Find 20 seconds of your favorite song … and let the whole bathroom hear it every time you wash your hands! Make everyone around you put a quarter in a jar when they touch their eyes nose or mouth … or cough into something besides a tissue or their elbow!

COVID-19 can be serious particularly for people with heart disease. But you can help slow its spread. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

What you should take into consideration when setting up a business in Gloucester

If you are planning on setting up a business, there are many things that should be taken into consideration. This includes the kind of business you want to run, the costs, the legal side and much more. Since there are so many things to deal with, it can be overwhelming – but not to worry, we will look at the basic points to help you get started.

In this article, we will discuss what you should take into consideration when setting up a business in the Gloucester area.

Decide what kind of business you want to run

If you are planning on setting up a business, the chances are you’ll have a clear idea of the sector or industry you will be operating in, and have some experience of it. The importance of doing your research can not be underestimated. Speaking to other local business owners can be a good idea, as can mentors and start-up advisors. If you are unfamiliar with the Gloucester area, get talking to business owners in the local area and find out how they are doing.

An important consideration is the structure of your business. You can choose to be a sole trader, a limited company, partnership, LLP or other business structure. It is best to seek professional advice to work out which of these may be best for you. If your employment status changes, for example you decide to go self-employed, you will need to let HMRC know.

Create a business plan to follow

The next thing that you should take into consideration when it comes to starting up a business is to make sure that you write a business plan. This can help you to ‘map out’ your business and what you will need to do to give it the best chance of success. When it comes to creating a business plan, you should make sure that you set some realistic, measurable targets that you want to achieve and when, so you can work towards them.

Find a business premises

You will need a space from which to operate your business, whether you’re looking to start a retail business or become a consultant and work from home.

Do some research into the commercial premises available in the area and look at the

Gloucester City Council

website for information on business rates in the local area.

You will need to make sure you have the correct insurance for your business premises.

Get your financial systems in order

It is wise to start looking into things like setting up a business account, book-keeping software and seeking the advice of an accountant early on to make sure you are following the correct procedures.

Start off on the right legal footing

Having proper protections in place such as well-drafted terms and conditions and supplier contracts can help you to avoid issues like cashflow problems. A business lawyer will be able to help you with this.

If you are processing data, you should make yourself aware of your GDPR and data protection obligations.

You should also ensure your intellectual property is protected and managed well; this can involve everything from your logo and branding through to articles you write or products you make. If you think someone is infringing your intellectual property, you should “

take action to draw this to the attention of the infringing party, and enforce your rights

”. (Source:

Willans.co.uk

)

The legal considerations for business owners are numerous and too many to list here; it is important to seek advice from a reputable law firm. Look at online reviews of law firms that work with businesses in your sector, and ask friends and contacts for recommendations. It can be useful, though not essential, to use a law firm local to you, especially if you are looking to have face-to-face meetings with your legal advisers.

Keep this information in mind

Overall, there are a lot of things that you will need to take into consideration when it comes to running a business. If you are thinking about starting one soon, keep this advice in mind, and remember to consult professionals for tailored guidance.

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HARRISON REACTS TO CASINO CLOSURES

CALLS FOR

NEEDED AID FOR NEW JERSEY’S CASINO INDUSTRY

[March 16, 2020 – Longport, New Jersey] Today, Governor Phil Murphy announced that all casinos in New Jersey would close on Monday at 8 pm.

To address the devastating economic effects of this announcement Brigid Callahan Harrison, Democratic candidate for Congress (NJ-02) issued this afternoon a series of additional policy suggestions focused specifically to assist New Jersey’s casino and hospitality industry.

Today’s announcement adds to a series of COVID-19 policy proposals outlined last week by the Harrison campaign, which included federally-guaranteed paid sick leave for those affected by the coronavirus, extended family medical leave for caregivers; increased and expedited unemployment benefits; expanded supplemental nutrition programs including WIC and food stamps; and housing assistance packages.

The following is a statement from Brigid Callahan Harrison, Democratic candidate for Congress (NJ-02):

“Ensuring the health and safety of our families, friends, co-workers, and employees must be our primary responsibility in these unprecedented times. In these unchartered waters, we must also recognize that this public health crisis is now becoming a long-term economic crisis for New Jersey. The economic impact of the COVID-19 is already being felt and will be far more significant as our casinos follow the new requirements outlined today by the Governor. As we address the immediate needs for what will hopefully be a short-term health crisis, we must plan for long-term effects that will be felt by our casino and hospitality employees.

“Our community has tens of thousands of hourly workers who are not only in need of addressing potential health risks but also require guaranteed support for their economic livelihood.

“Moving forward, our national, statewide, and community leaders must work hand in hand with casino and hospitality employers to do everything possible to adequately and consistently address the economic crisis, while understanding that for hourly and tip workers this pandemic presents not just a public health threat but also could have long-term devastating financial implications.

“I am calling for the federal government to specifically craft an aid response that will assist the residents of the second district and others whose regional economies are dependent on the travel and tourism industries and we begin this process by having the federal government ensure that emergency unemployment benefits are available immediately”

“People within our community have already seen work hours reduced, and there is fear of how they will be able to pay their mortgages, rent, and grocery bills. As the casinos close, economic uncertainty looms. Therefore, I am also calling on Congress to pass a federally-subsidized bridge loan program, enabling both large and small businesses in the travel and tourism sectors to remain afloat. We must do far more as hotels see single-digit occupancy rates, projected casino revenue evaporates, and demand abruptly halts for all of the connected industries, including food and beverage providers, linen suppliers, amusement parks, entertainers. This loan program should be made available for 12 months so that businesses are cushioned against the potentially devastating economic effects of this crisis.

“I am also advocating for policy that will extend corporate tax payments and temporary tax relief for those affected by our casino closing. Different industries have varying cash reserves, and that means that we need to target customized relief to each specific sector and industry.

“Most of all, we must be diligent. Our health and economic issues will not be addressed between now and either a primary or general election. At the root of addressing this issue will be leadership. We do not have the luxury of waiting to do what is right. And there is no time for on the job training. As a candidate for Congress, my focus will continue to develop and showcase realistic ideas, based on the people’s needs. I am fully committed to bringing all areas of our community together to develop these ideas and ensure our voice is heard in Washington.”

NJBIA Statement on Senate Economic Relief Actions in Response to Coronavirus

NJBIA President and CEO Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. released the following statement in response to a series of economic relief actions announced today by Senate President Steve Sweeney.

\”NJBIA thanks Senate President Sweeney for consideration of these much needed economic initiatives, which will help both employers and employees during these extremely challenging and worrying times for small business in the state of New Jersey.

\”In no uncertain terms, many of our members are telling us both directly and through our polling that they have serious concerns about the stability and solvency of their operations, both in the short-term and the long-term, due to the overall response of the coronavirus.

\”We believe the protections and extensions proposed today are a start toward helping to mitigate some of the negative economic impacts being experienced, or soon to be experienced by our job creators, workers and their families as we go through this together.

\”NJBIA is grateful to our policymakers for their continued consideration of ideas and proposals that can help the business community and we look forward to further working with them as they come to fruition.\”

New Jersey Cancels All Municipal Court Hearings, Jury Trials for Two Weeks

March 14, 2020

(Camden, NJ) – Yesterday, the Camden County Department of Health announced the second presumptive positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County. On Saturday, New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice, Stuart Rabner, announced that all municipal courts in the state will begin a two-week suspension starting Monday.

Anyone scheduled to appear in municipal court between Monday, March 16, and Friday, March 27, will receive notice of a new court date.

“Although the risk posed by coronavirus in New Jersey is still considered low for the general public, suspending these and other activities helps to reduce the likelihood of exposure for residents who would otherwise be required to spend several hours in crowded facilities,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Our administration is working tirelessly to ensure that government services remain available to Camden County residents while we combat the spread of coronavirus. We share the state’s goal to minimize the risk posed to our residents while causing the smallest possible disruption to daily life.”

On March 12, Rabner suspended all reporting for petit jury service,

announcing

that no new civil or criminal jury trials would be conducted until further notice. Ongoing jury trials and grand juries are to continue at this time. Jurors who are serving on ongoing trials are asked not to report if they are sick or at risk of exposure to COVID-19.

New protocols have been implemented throughout Camden County to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the county’s workforce and residents. Enhanced cleaning and screening protocols have been implemented in county facilities, monitoring for potential exposures and keeping high-contact surfaces such as doorknobs, elevator buttons, and handrails disinfected. All work-related travel has been cancelled.

The Camden County Correctional Facility has cancelled all in-person visits and has instituted a pandemic response policy. Additionally, all inmates will have their temperatures taken upon booking and release. Both the staff and inmate populations have been briefed on proper practices to reduce their risk of exposure and protect themselves from contracting coronavirus.

School districts throughout the state have begun announcing closures for training, cleaning, and to mitigate the risk of exposure inside their facilities. In Camden County, Pennsauken and Camden City School Districts have announced closures beginning March 16, until March 27, and April 1, respectively.

A complete list of all school closures in the state is being maintained on the New Jersey Department of Education

website

Information regarding coronavirus, government preparations, event cancellations, and all other updates from Camden County is being continually updated on

camdencounty.com

. Residents should frequently check the county webpage and social media for up-to-date information.

GUEST OPINION: America awakes to a national emergency and a weekend at home

By Dan McCaleb |

The Center Square

A day after President Donald Trump issued an

emergency declaration

over the coronavirus pandemic, Americans woke up Saturday realizing life over the next several weeks will be very different.

Schools are closed. Colleges and universities are turning to virtual education online. College students studying far from home are making travel plans to return home early.

Sporting events are postponed or cancelled.

Many workers are being asked to work from home.

Grocery store shelves are empty.

Churches are cancelling services.

Many states have enacted bans on mass gatherings, including parades, concerts and other social events.

Americans\’ 401(k)s are less valuable.

Social distancing is the catch phrase of the day.

As of Friday night, more than 2,200 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus that originated in China in December. At least 59 people died: the majority of them, 37, in the state of Washington, the epicenter of the disease in the U.S.

Globally, more than 142,000 cases have been confirmed.

Trump during a Friday afternoon news conference asked Americans not to panic but instead called for a \”shared sacrifice\” so \”we can get past this.\”

Trump\’s emergency declaration makes available up to $50 billion of federal funds to help stop the spread of the disease and frees up other federal resources. He asked every hospital in the country to activate their disaster plans to help deal with the crisis and every state to establish emergency response centers.

He said a public-private partnership will lead to the faster development of new tests, which have been in short supply around the country. Drive-thru testing has begun in some states, and Trump vowed that more would be opening across the country soon.

Health officials say most people are not at high risk of serious complications from COVID-19, but they urge everyone to take proper precautions to help protect people who are in high-risk groups, such as older people and those with chronic health conditions.

Health officials recommend the following precautions:

Those who believe they been exposed to COVID-19 should call their healthcare provider, or the nearest hospital if they lack a healthcare provider

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands

Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

Avoid contact with people who are sick and say home if you are sick

Stay at least 6 feet away from others when in public

posted here with permission of

The Center Square

Guest Opinion: Toll Hike Benefits American Dream Mall, Hurts Commuters

Jeff Tittel, Director

New Jersey Sierra Club

This week, New Jersey Turnpike Authority released more details about a proposed toll increase. The proposed increases include a 36% increase for the New Jersey Turnpike and a 27% increase for the Garden State Parkway. The money from the toll hike will go toward various projects, including full-

time use of NJ Turnpike exit 19W with direct access to the American Dream Mall in the Meadowlands.

“Using toll money to pay for more direct access to the American Dream Mall is a sham. This mega mall was too costly to build and too costly to visit, and now they want New Jersey commuters to pay for a direct exit from the Turnpike to the mall. This is ridiculous. New Jersey taxpayers already paid for that interchange to be moved originally to allow for direct access to the mall and also paid about $2 million in road and rail improvements to benefit the mall. In addition, taxpayers paid over $1 billion to subsidize this monstrosity of a mall, its customers are being charged to enjoy it, and now commuters are being charged even more,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “This hits commuters in the wallet and doesn’t help them get to work. The mall still owes taxpayers millions of dollars for their mega mall, and now they are taking more money out of our wallets.”

The toll increases would be equally applied to all toll rates, including cash, E-ZPas, peak, off-peak, truck and car rates. The rate for a passenger car on the Turnpike would increase by an average of $1.25 and Parkway tolls by 30 cents.

“The tolls for the Turnpike will go up by an average of $1.25 per trip. That means that the average commuter who takes the Turnpike every day will be paying an additional $600 every year just to get to work. Using that money to benefit the American Scheme mega mall is ridiculous because it has already been the largest corporate subsidy in the state’s history. In addition to these toll hikes, people have to pay $24 for parking, and the daily price to ride American Dream rides will be $80 soon. Combined, that’s more than a season pass at Six Flags and just $5 shy for a daily pass to Disney World,” said Jeff Tittel. “The people who work at the American Dream Mall making $11/hour cannot afford to go there, much less drive there with these toll hikes. To spend a full day at the park could take a full week’s wages.”

This toll hike is estimated to raise more than $500 million. The money will support a capital plan that goes through 2029. There are 53 projects that will widen sections of the Parkway and Turnpike. Both roads will also get cashless toll collection, and full-time use of exit 19W. 19W allows direct access from the Turnpike to the Meadowlands sports complex and is currently only open on event days.

“There is no real traffic program for the bus or train services that are reliable, instead the mall will be car-dependent. The project, which comprises 7.1 million square feet of office and commercial space, in order to be successful, it will need to generate around 120,000 to 150,000 cars a day, gridlocking Bergen County with traffic. Everyday traffic will be like game day at Giants Stadium, and now they want to use toll money to benefit the mall,” said Tittel. “The Murphy Administration has been trying to fix traffic problems by proposing a rail plan that will cost $1-$2 billion while NJ Transit is crumbling. That money could have been used to finish the Bergen-Hudson Light Rail Line or important improvements for NJ Transit. Why should we be paying for a rail to a private mall. They created the problem, why should NJ taxpayers and commuters pay to fix it?”

The mall is an estimated 3 million square feet with more than half of that allotted to entertainment and the other 45% of the space will be for retail. There are 11,000 parking spaces and they share 22,000 with MetLife stadium on non-event days. The American Dream/Xanadu mall sits partly on wetlands in an environmentally sensitive area prone to flooding. Meadowlands resources are important for flood control, fisheries, and migratory birds.

“We have been fighting this mega mall for over 20 years because it is too large, it’s in an environmentally sensitive area, and will cause a lot of pollution and traffic. The American Dream/Xanadu site flooded during Hurricane Sandy. The mall’s water park is built on top of wetlands, which means increasingly vulnerable to the effects of sea level rise and storm surges. Studies have shown the entire area will end up under 3 feet of water. The EPA and Fish & Wildlife under President George W. Bush opposed the project because of environmental impacts on clean air and water, and wildlife,” said Tittel. “Overdeveloping the Meadowlands will not only put more people in danger of flooding, but will actually impact wetlands and the fragile ecosystems.”

Governor Murphy believes this project has provided New Jersey residents with extraordinary opportunities for good-paying construction and building jobs, as well as opportunities for New Jersey’s business owners.

“The billions of dollars for American Dream could’ve been used for building schools and colleges, taking lead out of our drinking water, or cleaning up our toxic sites. Instead, this private enterprise is a one-two punch to our wallets, the billions it took to build it and the high price tag to enjoy its amenities. The American Dream mall shows everything that is wrong about New Jersey,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “By proposing to use toll increases to help pay for direct access to the American Dream Mall, the NJ Transit Authority is failing the commuters of New Jersey.”