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Brigantine expected to adopt budget Wednesday

Brigantine City Council will consider, and is expected to adopt, its 2013 budget at its meeting today.

Candidates for New Jersey's state seats have raised $30.5 million

By DEREK HARPER

Brigantine tax rise of 3.4 cents to remain in place

BRIGANTINE — City Council declined to use FEMA money to reduce its upcoming tax increase as a majority of members cited uncertainty over future costs in the coming year.

Bottom Lines: Government's interest in revenue builds momentum for online sales tax

A goal long sought by most of the business community — leveling the sales-tax playing field between stores and online sellers — looks as if it will be achieved following developments this past week.

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Republican Guardian announces campaign for Atlantic City mayor

Republican Don Guardian said he is running for mayor of Atlantic City so that he can bring the same services seen in the Tourism District to the entire city.

Will Pauls to challenge incumbent McDevitt for Atlantic County GOP freeholder seat

Atlantic County Freeholder Joseph McDevitt will be challenged for renomination at the county Republican convention by a local union official.

1st District Democrats will have to redo selecting replacement for Assemblyman Matt Milam

Democrats in New Jersey’s 1st Legislative District acknowledged that Thursday night’s meeting to replace Assemblyman Matt Milam was flawed and have decided to repeat the process.

Whelan launches state Senate re-election campaign

NORTHFIELD — State Sen. Jim Whelan formally kicked off his re-election campaign Wednesday, saying he hopes the race to represent the 2nd Legislative District in Trenton will be based on issues, instead of mudslinging.