New Jersey – Sightseers' Delight

Yes, New Jersey, there is a Central Jersey, bill says

February 27, 2023 New Jersey Monitor

The disputed existence of Central Jersey is one step closer to official government endorsement under a bill advanced by lawmakers Thursday that is intended to overhaul how the state attracts tourists.

New Jersey Health Committee to hold hearing on casino smoking bill

February 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation prohibiting smoking in New Jersey’s casinos and simulcast facilities by eliminating the casino exemption to the “Smoke-Free Air Act.”

New Jersey offering free admission to state parks this summer

May 27, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey is giving free entry to its state parks, forests and recreation this summer, starting Memorial Day.

NJ Transit board approves more than $40 million in project contracts

April 19, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

More than $40 million in contracts for a series of projects ranging from a tunnel rehabilitation to helping the agency prepare for severe weather have been approved by the New Jersey Transit Board of Directors.

Study gives New Jersey a failing grade for pandemic response

April 12, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey ranked last for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis from the Committee To Unleash Prosperity.

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

March 30, 2022 The Center Square

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.

New Jersey’s February job numbers improve

March 25, 2022 The Center Square

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.

New Jersey bill would funnel sports wagering revenues to finance transportation projects

March 24, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee has unanimously advanced legislation to require a percentage of sports wagering revenues be used for local tax relief purposes for Atlantic City.

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.