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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 Senate committee advances legislation to promote awareness, appreciation of Black history in the state

November 15, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Under S-3727, the Division of Travel and Tourism would establish a Black Heritage Trail and create the New Jersey Black Cultural Heritage Commission.

Republican budget officer sounds the alarm on New Jersey’s slow pace of retiring debt

November 4, 2021 Todd DeFeo

A Republican budget officer is raising the alarm on the state’s slow pace of retiring debt.

Friday Federal Spending Watch: Money awarded to New Jersey health services, fire departments

October 8, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The federal government continues to shower money on the Garden State. Here are some recent announcements.

New Jersey Republican lawmakers push to keep Columbus Day a federal and state holiday

October 7, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Republican lawmakers in New Jersey want to make sure Columbus Day remains a federal and state holiday. The day, observed on Oct. 11 this year, is an annual celebration of Italian American heritage.