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New York, New Jersey lawmakers want probe into pricing at local airports

August 13, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

A group of lawmakers is calling for an investigation into possible price gouging at airports the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey operates.

Federal authorities award NJ Transit $256 million in grant money

August 12, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Transit Administration has awarded NJ Transit a $255.7 million grant.

Murphy signs bill making New Jersey the first state to offer fixed-odds wagering on horse racing

August 9, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that allows fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in New Jersey.

New Jersey state police association calls for changes to marijuana laws

August 2, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association wants lawmakers to revisit a law that could lead to charges for officers searching or arresting minors suspected of underage drinking or possessing marijuana.

Feds send more than $115.8 million in grants to New Jersey venues

July 28, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded a $512,339 grant to the Battleship New Jersey museum ship in Camden, the latest in a string of federal dollars going to venues that closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York Democrat frustrated with Biden administration over lack of response to Canada’s move to reopen border

July 20, 2021 The Center Square

Canadian officials announced they would welcome fully vaccinated Americans to cross the border starting next month.

Rental car companies across U.S. struggle to replace diminished fleets

July 20, 2021 The Center Square

The country is opening up and travel is increasing, but visitors are finding the rental car landscape a bit empty.

And you think we’re capable of fixing healthcare?

July 16, 2021 Todd DeFeo

It will be hard to improve healthcare in this country as long as healthcare systems are this inept.

Tennessee tourism tab: $2.5M for airline vouchers

July 10, 2021 The Center Square

On the day Brad Paisley performed before a huge crowd in downtown Nashville to celebrate the Fourth of July, he also joined Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to launch a new tourism campaign, “Tennessee on Me.”

New Jersey’s interstate highways among the country’s busiest and most congested, report finds

July 9, 2021 Todd DeFeo

More than 80% of urban interstate highways in New Jersey are congested during peak hours, the third-highest share in the country, and the state’s traffic volume continues to increase.