New Jersey Archives - Page 2 of 17

New Jersey bill would allow Esports betting

February 14, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee has advanced legislation that could allow state-licensed sports betting websites, apps, casinos and racetracks to offer Esports wagering opportunities.

New Jersey bill would bar warehouses within 1,000 feet of historic sites

January 28, 2025 Community News

New Jersey Assemblywoman Carol Murphy has introduced legislation to prevent counties and municipalities from approving warehouse construction within 1,000 feet of historic sites.

Bramnick: No reason for feds to withhold drone information from the public

January 28, 2025 Community News

At a briefing today, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that the drones that caused panic among residents of New Jersey were authorized by the FAA for research.

What’s the point? Assemblyman blasts NJ governor for late flag decision

January 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

While New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued a statement just before 6 p.m. Monday, an hour after sunset, that flags would be raised “for the remainder of Inauguration Day,” Assemblyman Brian Bergen, R-Morris, said the governor shouldn’t have bothered at that point.

NJ gov to Trump: Give New York’s congestion pricing scheme a close examination

January 20, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to newly minted President Donald Trump, urging the new administration to give New York’s congestion pricing scheme a close examination.

Murphy signs order raising flags to full staff for Inauguration Day

January 20, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 379, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to be raised to full staff for the remainder of the day following President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Murphy signs bill to create Target Zero Commission

January 13, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a measure creating the Target Zero Commission to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries in New Jersey by 2040.

New Jersey senator blasts Delta Air Lines-DraftKings partnership

January 13, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Sen. John McKeon is blasting a reported new partnership between Delta Air Lines and DraftKings, saying it will further proliferate gambling.

Inganamort slams New York’s congestion tax ‘Money Grab’

January 6, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Assemblyman Mike Inganamort is calling out New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s congestion tax as an unfair and desperate “money grab” targeting New Jersey commuters.

Governor declares state of emergency for South Jersey due to severe winter weather

January 6, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Sunday declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 10:00 p.m. due to significant and severe storms causing hazardous winter weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, high wind gusts, and freezing temperatures.