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Friday Federal Spending Watch: Money awarded to New Jersey health services, fire departments

October 8, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The federal government continues to shower money on the Garden State. Here are some recent announcements.

New Jersey Republican lawmakers push to keep Columbus Day a federal and state holiday

October 7, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Republican lawmakers in New Jersey want to make sure Columbus Day remains a federal and state holiday. The day, observed on Oct. 11 this year, is an annual celebration of Italian American heritage.

Austin Police no longer responding to ‘non-life threatening’ 911 calls

October 1, 2021 The Center Square

The Austin Police Department is saying it won’t be responding to non-life threatening 911 calls.

Churchill Downs to build gambling venue in downtown Louisville

October 1, 2021 The Center Square

Louisville-based Churchill Downs Inc. announced Thursday it plans to build a casino-style gambling venue in its hometown’s downtown district.

New Jersey governor signs bill supporting state’s craft breweries

September 24, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law legislation aimed at bolstering the state’s growing craft brewery industry.

Feds handing out millions in airport ‘improvement’ grants

September 21, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $431.8 million in grants to upgrade airports across the United States.

Hotel industry could be down more than $59 billion in business travel compared to 2019

September 15, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The hotel industry could end 2021 down more than $59 billion in business travel revenue compared to 2019, according to a new report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Kalibri Labs.

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Year: 2021