February 2022 - Sightseers' Delight

Senate committee pushes for New Jersey to bar public investments to Russia

February 28, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey Senate Budget Committee has advanced legislation to bar public investments with Russia.

New Jersey releases recommendations for the workforce of the future

February 28, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has released a series of recommendations aimed at helping prepare workers for the future.

NJPP: State-level child tax credit would make New Jersey a more affordable place to raise a family

February 26, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

A state-level child tax credit would make New Jersey a more affordable place to raise a family, according to a new report from the New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP).

Delta ends codeshare with Aeroflot

February 25, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Delta Air Lines has withdrawn its codeshare services operated in conjunction with Russian national airline, Aeroflot, effective immediately.

New Jersey politicians call for action against Russia, warn of cyber risks to the state

February 25, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey politicians continue to call for action following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and as well warn of potential Russian cyber threats to the state.

Southern Spirits returns to Kennesaw’s Southern Museum on April 22

February 24, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host the first Southern Spirits of 2022 on Friday, April 22.

Report: More than 7% of New Jersey bridges are ‘structurally deficient’

February 24, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Roughly 7.1% of bridges in New Jersey are “structurally deficient,” meaning critical elements are in poor – or worse – condition.

Sarlo plans legislation to bar public investments, business dealings with Russia and Russian businesses

February 24, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey Senate Budget Chair Paul Sarlo said he plans to introduce legislation to bar public investments and financial agreements with Russia or businesses with Russian interests following its invasion of Ukraine.

Commission agrees to relax COVID protocols at New Jersey statehouse

February 23, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The New Jersey State Capitol Joint Management Commission (JMC) agreed to end most COVID-19 protocols at the statehouse in Trenton, except for a mask mandate, and state Republicans say it also needs to go.

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Amtrak needs a ‘comprehensive’ plan to manage Gateway Program, inspector general report finds

February 22, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Amtrak needs a “comprehensive” plan to properly manage the multibillion-dollar Gateway Program.