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New Jersey lawmaker says 2008 law could turn state red

November 14, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Vice President Kamala Harris won New Jersey by a much closer margin than expected.

New Jersey Assembly committee advances legislation to ban player-specific prop bets

November 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee advanced a measure proponents say should protect student-athletes from harassment and to safeguard the integrity of college sports.

Governors announce higher minimum wages for NYC-area airports

November 13, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a proposal from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to expand the minimum wage policy at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International airports.

New Jersey launches state’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary

November 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey officials launched the state’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary on Friday, the start of a multi-year schedule of events and projects that will take place through the nation’s semiquincentennial from 2026 to 2033.

New Jersey Senate votes to establish ‘Wildlife Corridor Action Plan’

October 29, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate voted 40-0 to pass legislation to establish a “Wildlife Corridor Action Plan.”

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

NJ lawmakers pass bill to allow permanent outdoor dining

October 28, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate passed bipartisan legislation that would make the temporary COVID-19 laws allowing restaurants and certain alcoholic beverage retailers to use adjacent outdoor spaces or public sidewalks permanent.

New Jersey state senator says New York red light cameras ‘a blatant money grab’

October 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey state senator condemned New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing legislation to expand the use of red-light cameras.

New Jersey bill would largely ban single-use utensils, condiments

October 11, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced legislation prohibiting food service businesses from providing single-use utensils and condiments except at the customer’s request.

New Jersey committee advances legislation to impose requirements on secondhand cell phone dealers

October 10, 2024 Community News

The New Jersey Senate Commerce Committee advanced legislation to impose requirements on secondhand dealers of cell phones and wireless communication devices.

States sending National Guard assets to Florida

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

States are sending National Guard assets to Florida to help the state with its Hurricane Milton response.