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

New Jersey reports higher revenue collections

January 27, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey’s revenues continue to rise, as collections for “major taxes” exceeded $5.4 billion in December, an increase of 25.8%, or $1.1 billion, from a year earlier, the state Department of the Treasury said.

Critics warn new law in New Jersey could exclude businesses from bidding on public works contracts

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

Legislation recently signed by Gov. Phil Murphy could exclude many businesses from bidding on public works contracts because they will not meet apprenticeship program requirements, business groups say.

MTA moving forward with $2.87 billion Penn Station Access Project

December 24, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is proceeding with a $2.87 billion project to bring Metro-North trains from the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut into Manhattan’s Penn Station.

Lawmakers introducing legislation to stop New Jersey toll hikes

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

Lawmakers plan to push legislation to stop toll hikes on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.

Bill would increase penalty for assaulting transit employees in New Jersey

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

The New Jersey Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities has advanced legislation to increase the penalty for anyone who assaults a bus operator or passenger railroad employee in the state.

Feds sending $15 million to help New Jersey’s tourism sector

December 9, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The federal government is sending more than $15.3 million to help New Jersey’s tourism industry rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tolls to increase 3% on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway

December 8, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Motorists on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway will have to start shelling out more next year.

Committee advances bill to increase money for horse racing subsidies

December 7, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The New Jersey Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee advanced legislation to increase the state’s horse racing purse subsidy budget.

New Jersey casinos see improving revenues

December 4, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Casinos in New Jersey are coming up aces with their revenue collections, which look to be returning to normal following a disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill would allocate $25 million in federal money for New Jersey tourism

November 15, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a measure to allocate $25 million in federal COVID-19 relief money to help New Jersey’s tourism industry.