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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.

New Jersey governor signs bill supporting state’s craft breweries

September 24, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law legislation aimed at bolstering the state’s growing craft brewery industry.

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

August 16, 2021 Todd DeFeo

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 Todd DeFeo

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.

Murphy signs bill making New Jersey the first state to offer fixed-odds wagering on horse racing

August 9, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that allows fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in New Jersey.

New Jersey state police association calls for changes to marijuana laws

August 2, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association wants lawmakers to revisit a law that could lead to charges for officers searching or arresting minors suspected of underage drinking or possessing marijuana.

Feds send more than $115.8 million in grants to New Jersey venues

July 28, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded a $512,339 grant to the Battleship New Jersey museum ship in Camden, the latest in a string of federal dollars going to venues that closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Jersey’s interstate highways among the country’s busiest and most congested, report finds

July 9, 2021 Todd DeFeo

More than 80% of urban interstate highways in New Jersey are congested during peak hours, the third-highest share in the country, and the state’s traffic volume continues to increase.

A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey Assembly backs plan to spend $25 million in federal funds on tourism

June 25, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey Assembly signed off on a measure to spend $25 million in federal funds to promote travel and tourism in the Garden State.

Murphy plans executive order to increase capacity at indoor catered events in New Jersey

April 26, 2021 The Center Square

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy plans to issue an executive order increasing capacity at indoor catered events, including weddings, memorials and political gatherings.