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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.

New Jersey lawmakers look to dissuade travelers from South Carolina, Georgia, citing ‘reproductive service limitations’

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved a measure to establish a system for informing travelers to other states about reproductive service limitations.

New Jersey Assembly Republicans: Ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos

October 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Assembly Republicans want Dr. Kaitlan Baston to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos.