New Jersey

A gas station in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

N.J. gas tax to rise by 2.6 cents on Jan. 1

December 5, 2024 New Jersey Monitor

New Jersey’s gas tax will rise by 2.6 cents on Jan. 1 because of a new law that raised revenue targets to pay for the state’s transportation infrastructure, Treasury officials announced Monday.

Bucco calls for all hands on deck approach to New Jersey homelessness crisis

November 27, 2024 Community News

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco wants local, state, and federal leaders to collaborate to address the state’s homelessness crisis and the lack of affordable housing options in the Garden State.

New Jersey Turnpike Authority approves 3% toll Garden State Parkway, Turnpike increase

November 22, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority on Tuesday approved its $2.7 billion budget, which includes a 3% toll increase on both the Garden State Parkway and Turnpike, the fifth increase in four years.

New Jersey bill aims to combat organized retail crime

November 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee has advanced legislation to combat organized retail crime across the state.

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.