T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor, Author at Sightseers' Delight

Georgia lawmakers pass bill to update criminal data and allow proactive investigation of voter fraud

April 7, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia lawmakers approved a measure to update the state’s criminal data reporting system and allow the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to proactively investigate election fraud.

Georgia Legislature passes college free speech bill

April 7, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia lawmakers approved legislation they say would eliminate so-called “free speech zones” on college campuses.

Georgia lawmakers sign off on flat tax

April 5, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia lawmakers passed legislation that will gradually drop the state income tax rate over the next few years, a move that proponents say will make the state more competitive.

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.

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.

Proposal would temporarily roll back New Jersey’s gas tax

March 17, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey lawmakers could soon consider rolling back the state’s gas tax at least temporarily.

New Jersey to receive $641 million under a nationwide opioid settlement

March 14, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey is set to receive $641 million from settlements with New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson and the country’s three largest pharmaceutical distributors for their role in the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis.

New Jersey ends COVID-19 public health emergency

March 7, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The public health emergency in New Jersey is formally over.

Deadline amended for New Jersey health-care workers’ booster shots

March 2, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey workers in health-care facilities and high-risk congregate settings have more time to meet the fully vaccinated requirement following an executive order from Gov. Phil Murphy.

New Jersey dishing out $16.1 million for affordable housing projects

March 1, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey is doling out more than $16.1 million to develop affordable housing projects.