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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.

New Jersey Senate committee advances bills to provide tax relief to Atlantic City

March 24, 2022 The Center Square

Legislation proponents say will provide Atlantic City with some tax relief has been advanced by the New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

New Jersey bill would funnel sports wagering revenues to finance transportation projects

March 24, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee has unanimously advanced legislation to require a percentage of sports wagering revenues be used for local tax relief purposes for Atlantic City.

Proposal would temporarily roll back New Jersey’s gas tax

March 17, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey lawmakers could soon consider rolling back the state’s gas tax at least temporarily.

New Jersey to receive $641 million under a nationwide opioid settlement

March 14, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey is set to receive $641 million from settlements with New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson and the country’s three largest pharmaceutical distributors for their role in the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis.

Analysis: New Jersey has the 10th highest tax rate in the country

March 11, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey taxpayers pay some of the highest taxes in the country, a new analysis from WalletHub revealed.

New Jersey governor signs legislation to bar Russian investments

March 10, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation to bar government dealings with companies associated with the governments of Russia and Belarus.

Murphy unveils $48.9B proposed New Jersey spending plan

March 9, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a $48.9 billion fiscal 2023 spending plan, one that includes a $4.2 billion budget “surplus.”

Legislation would enforce New Jersey’s racing commission’s internal controls

March 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee advanced legislation to enforce internal controls of the New Jersey Racing Commission, including the prompt reporting of revenues.