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

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.

New Jersey Congressmen push legislation to bar New York City congestion taxes

August 16, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Proposed federal legislation would bar congestion taxes on New Jersey residents driving into Manhattan’s “Central Business District” south of 60th Street.

New York, New Jersey lawmakers want probe into pricing at local airports

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

A group of lawmakers is calling for an investigation into possible price gouging at airports the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey operates.

Ohio businesses want government to allow state to reopen

May 9, 2020 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

As Ohio reopens in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, some business leaders are expressing frustration around government regulations and worry about potential intrusions as they resume operations.