New Jersey – Sightseers' Delight

New Jersey Assembly approves bills to market historic sites and raise funds with commemorative plates

March 23, 2026 The Turnaround

The New Jersey General Assembly approved legislation that would expand the state’s tourism promotion of historic sites, including through a new interactive website and a commemorative Revolutionary War license plate program tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Metuchen kicking off update to its master plan

March 23, 2026 The Turnaround

The Borough of Metuchen is kicking off an update to its master plan, launching a Master Plan Reexamination Report and a targeted “strategic update” to its Land Use Plan Element as it charts how the community should grow over the next decade.

New Jersey Senate approves bill to protect restaurants from reservation scalping

March 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate has passed bipartisan legislation that aims to protect restaurants and patrons from the unauthorized sale of reservations through third-party services.

New Jersey Senate committee passes measure to encourage state craft alcoholic beverage industry

February 14, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Senate Economic Growth Committee passed a measure to encourage, advertise, and promote craft alcoholic beverages manufactured in New Jersey and the retailers that promote and sell them.

Bill would bar single-use utensils, condiments at New Jersey restaurants

December 10, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation that would bar full-service restaurants from providing single-use utensils and condiments.

New Jersey lawmaker proposes new slogan for Garden State tourism

December 2, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Sen. Michael Testa has introduced legislation to officially designate “New Jersey and You – Perfect Together Again” as the Division of Travel and Tourism slogan.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill projected to win New Jersey governor’s race

November 4, 2025 New Jersey Monitor

Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected New Jersey governor on Tuesday, the Associated Press projects, landing a hard-fought victory that many election observers regarded as a rejection of President Donald Trump.

New Jersey group: Proposed rule would harm independent workers

October 24, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Garden State Initiative is warning policymakers that a proposed New Jersey Department of Labor rule could significantly restrict flexible work arrangements, impacting thousands of freelancers, caregivers, and small business owners across the state.

New Jersey declares state of emergency ahead of nor’easter

October 10, 2025 The Turnaround

New Jersey will enter a statewide state of emergency at 10 p.m. Saturday as a nor’easter is forecast to hit Sunday into Monday, Acting Gov. Tahesha Way announced.

Closed Newark Liberty International Airport to reopen 13 days early

May 30, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A runway that had been closed for a planned rehabilitation at Newark Liberty International Airport will reopen on Monday, June 2, allowing regular runway operations to resume, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said today.