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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.”

New Jersey offering free admission to state parks this summer

May 27, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey is giving free entry to its state parks, forests and recreation this summer, starting Memorial Day.

NJ Transit board approves more than $40 million in project contracts

April 19, 2022 Todd DeFeo

More than $40 million in contracts for a series of projects ranging from a tunnel rehabilitation to helping the agency prepare for severe weather have been approved by the New Jersey Transit Board of Directors.

Study gives New Jersey a failing grade for pandemic response

April 12, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey ranked last for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis from the Committee To Unleash Prosperity.

Federal budget includes funding for new Hudson River tunnel, Portal North Bridge

March 30, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The proposed $5.8 trillion fiscal 2023 federal budget includes $100 million for a new tunnel between New Jersey and New York City and more than $330 million for a new bridge over the Hackensack River.

New Jersey’s February job numbers improve

March 25, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey continued to see job gains in February, but the state’s unemployment rate lags the national average, according to an analysis of new numbers.