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Salem County residents received $14,102 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking third in New Jersey

In 2022, residents of Salem County received an average of $14,102 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it third highest in New Jersey.

By South Jersey Sun | Mar 24, 2025

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Salem County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Salem County, providing an average of $1,585 per capita to residents.

By South Jersey Sun | Mar 22, 2025

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Cumberland County ranks second highest in New Jersey for per capita government transfer income at $14,279 in 2022

By South Jersey Sun | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Cumberland County ranked second highest per capita recipient of government transfers in New Jersey, with transfers making up 30.5% of total income.

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Cape May County: Income Maintenance made up 1.6% of total income in 2022

By South Jersey Sun | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Cape May County, providing an average of $1,171 per capita to residents.

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Salem County seeks proposals for youth life skills program

By South Jersey Sun | Mar 13, 2025

The Salem County Inter Agency Council has announced a call for proposals for Life Skills Prevention Programming, targeting the Salem County Youth Services Commission.

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Cape May County ranks highest in New Jersey for per capita government transfer income at $16,805 in 2022

By South Jersey Sun | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cape May County received an average of $16,805 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in New Jersey.

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Cumberland County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4.8% of income in 2022

By South Jersey Sun | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.8% of income in Cumberland County, providing an average of $2,234 per capita to residents.

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Salem County hosts expungement event for clearing criminal records

By South Jersey Sun | Feb 11, 2025

Salem County is organizing an expungement event on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

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Pittsgrove Township sets date for fire election in February

By South Jersey Sun | Jan 29, 2025

Pittsgrove Township is preparing for its upcoming fire election scheduled for Saturday, February 15th, 2025.

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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Cape May County in 2023

By South Jersey Sun | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,149,518 in grants for economic development projects in Cape May County, New Jersey.

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EDA awards over $3 million in grants for economic development projects in Cumberland County in 2023

By South Jersey Sun | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $3,070,000 in grants for economic development projects in Cumberland County, New Jersey.

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TSA sets May 2025 deadline for mandatory real ID compliance

By South Jersey Sun | Jan 16, 2025

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced the official deadline for the Real ID requirement, which will soon be necessary for travelers to pass through airport security within the United States.

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Salem County seeks proposals for state development plan management services

By South Jersey Sun | Jan 9, 2025

The County of Salem has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for professional services related to the management of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.

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Salem County seeks proposals for correctional facility professional services

By South Jersey Sun | Dec 30, 2024

The County of Salem has announced a call for proposals for various professional services, following the guidelines of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. The process is open and fair, with submissions being accepted until February 4, 2025.

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Jericho Road closure for emergency repairs from December 2-4

By South Jersey Sun | Dec 2, 2024

Jericho Road is set to be closed from December 2 to December 4, 2024, due to urgent repairs on a culvert.

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General election results for 2024 are now official

By South Jersey Sun | Nov 21, 2024

The 2024 General Election results have been officially confirmed.

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Salem County seeks proposals for county counsel position

By South Jersey Sun | Nov 14, 2024

The County of Salem is seeking proposals for the position of County Counsel through a fair and open process, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. Interested parties must submit sealed RFP responses by Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at...

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Pollution Control Financing Authority seeks proposals for key roles

By South Jersey Sun | Nov 13, 2024

The Pollution Control Financing Authority of Salem County is seeking proposals for several positions for the 2025-2026 term.

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Salem County seeks risk management consultant through open proposal process

By South Jersey Sun | Nov 13, 2024

The County of Salem has announced an open solicitation for proposals in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. The purpose is to secure Risk Management Consultant Services for the county.

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Salem County seeks proposals for health insurance broker services

By South Jersey Sun | Nov 13, 2024

The County of Salem has announced it is seeking proposals for health insurance broker services through a fair and open process.