March 2022 - Sightseers' Delight

Measure to allow gambling in Georgia advances

March 31, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia voters soon could decide whether to allow sports wagering and casino gambling.

Georgia House approves ‘constitutional carry’ legislation

March 31, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgians soon could be able to carry guns outside their houses without a license.

Federal budget includes funding for new Hudson River tunnel, Portal North Bridge

March 30, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The proposed $5.8 trillion fiscal 2023 federal budget includes $100 million for a new tunnel between New Jersey and New York City and more than $330 million for a new bridge over the Hackensack River.

A closer look at Georgia’s Allatoona Dam

March 27, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Lake Allatoona, formally named Allatoona Lake, is a popular destination for campers, day-trippers and nature enthusiasts. But the lake wouldn’t be possible if not for Allatoona Dam.

Georgia plans to use tax dollars to upgrade state-owned rail lines

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

Georgia plans to spend about $10 million to upgrade state-owned rail lines to Class II standards, which officials said would better integrate the lines with the national rail network and allow faster speeds.

Georgia experiences all-time high employment numbers in February

March 25, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia recorded all-time high employment numbers in February.

New Jersey’s February job numbers improve

March 25, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey continued to see job gains in February, but the state’s unemployment rate lags the national average, according to an analysis of new numbers.

New Jersey Senate committee advances bills to provide tax relief to Atlantic City

March 24, 2022 The Center Square

Legislation proponents say will provide Atlantic City with some tax relief has been advanced by the New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

Op-Ed: Progressive district attorneys are making our cities unsafe

March 24, 2022 The Center Square

While most Americans were focused on partisan polarization in Washington, D.C., the U.S. criminal justice system has been quietly transformed by a group of radically liberal billionaires and millionaires.

Analysis finds Georgia provides the fourth-best return on investment for taxpayers

March 24, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia ranks among the states with the best return on investment for taxpayers.