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Feds sue Norfolk Southern over delayed Crescent trains

July 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government has sued Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern, saying the company is violating federal law by delaying Amtrak’s Crescent trains that operate between New York and New Orleans.

New Jersey plan extending annual $20 million subsides to boost horse racing goes to governor

June 28, 2024 Official News Releases

New Jersey Assemblyman Alex Sauickie’s bill extending state subsidies to support prizes for winning racehorses through fiscal year 2029 was sent to the governor’s desk on Friday.

Sauickie: Shift ‘wasteful’ French art museum funding to schools

May 9, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

As Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration threatens to pull millions in funding for the proposed French art museum in Jersey City, Assemblyman Alex Sauickie is renewing his calls to reallocate that aid to schools.

Lawsuit seeks to end smoking on floors of Atlantic City casinos

April 9, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A Superior Court lawsuit filed in Mercer County, New Jersey, seeks to eliminate a loophole that has allowed smoking to continue on the floors of Atlantic City casinos.

Murphy chides New York’s MTA over $15 congestion toll

March 5, 2024 The Center Square

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is doubling down on criticism of the New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plans to charge a $15 congestion pricing toll to enter Manhattan, arguing that the process of approving the new charges violates state laws.

Resolution recommending Princeton Battlefield State Park visitor’s center advances

March 4, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced a concurrent resolution today that urges the New Jersey State Park Service to build a visitor’s center at Princeton Battlefield State Park, thanks to Senator Andrew Zwicker.

New Jersey officials blast $15 toll for New York congestion pricing

November 30, 2023 The Center Square

New Jersey officials are blasting the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plans to charge motorists $15 to enter Manhattan as part of the nation’s first congestion pricing program.

Murphy vetoes New Jersey Turnpike budget over toll hikes

October 27, 2023 The Center Square

Gov. Phil Murphy has vetoed the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s multi-billion dollar operating budget amid a public backlash over proposed toll hikes.

Yes, New Jersey, there is a Central Jersey, bill says

February 27, 2023 New Jersey Monitor

The disputed existence of Central Jersey is one step closer to official government endorsement under a bill advanced by lawmakers Thursday that is intended to overhaul how the state attracts tourists.

New Jersey Health Committee to hold hearing on casino smoking bill

February 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation prohibiting smoking in New Jersey’s casinos and simulcast facilities by eliminating the casino exemption to the “Smoke-Free Air Act.”