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New Jersey Republicans say new study is evidence lawmakers need more say in pandemic decision making

February 4, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey Republicans are pointing to a new study on lockdowns as evidence lawmakers need more say in pandemic decision making.

New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association seeks restraining order against vaccination requirement

January 28, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) wants a restraining order to stop an executive order mandating state and county correctional police officers receive their COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.

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.

Travel News & Notes for Wednesday, January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

New Jersey governor says not receiving COVID vaccine ‘akin to drunk driving’

January 26, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Gov. Phil Murphy derided New Jerseyans who do not receive the COVID-19 vaccine or booster as selfish, saying it is “akin to drunk driving,” prompting a leading Republican to chastise the governor for making the comparison.

Newark, New Jersey, tops the list as the dirtiest city in America

January 24, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Newark, New Jersey, according to a new analysis, is the dirtiest city in the country.

New Jersey legislation appropriates money for permanent firefighter museum

January 21, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

After 50 years, New Jersey may finally have a permanent museum and memorial honoring the history and sacrifice of firefighters.

NJ Transit approves contracts for Trenton, Newark station projects

January 21, 2022 Todd DeFeo

NJ Transit is moving forward with a pair of station overhauls on the busy Northeast Corridor.

New law would require New Jersey hotels to continue employing workers

January 18, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a measure requiring new hotel owners to keep workers on the payroll for at least 90 days following a sale, a requirement that a leading business group says should concern all businesses.

New Jersey bill would require new hotel owners to continue employing workers

January 10, 2022 The Center Square

The New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced legislation that requires new hotel owners to continue to employ workers for at least 90 days without reducing their wages or benefits.