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Senate committee pushes for New Jersey to bar public investments to Russia

February 28, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey Senate Budget Committee has advanced legislation to bar public investments with Russia.

New Jersey releases recommendations for the workforce of the future

February 28, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has released a series of recommendations aimed at helping prepare workers for the future.

NJPP: State-level child tax credit would make New Jersey a more affordable place to raise a family

February 26, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

A state-level child tax credit would make New Jersey a more affordable place to raise a family, according to a new report from the New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP).

New Jersey politicians call for action against Russia, warn of cyber risks to the state

February 25, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey politicians continue to call for action following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and as well warn of potential Russian cyber threats to the state.

Sarlo plans legislation to bar public investments, business dealings with Russia and Russian businesses

February 24, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey Senate Budget Chair Paul Sarlo said he plans to introduce legislation to bar public investments and financial agreements with Russia or businesses with Russian interests following its invasion of Ukraine.

Report: More than 7% of New Jersey bridges are ‘structurally deficient’

February 24, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Roughly 7.1% of bridges in New Jersey are “structurally deficient,” meaning critical elements are in poor – or worse – condition.

Commission agrees to relax COVID protocols at New Jersey statehouse

February 23, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The New Jersey State Capitol Joint Management Commission (JMC) agreed to end most COVID-19 protocols at the statehouse in Trenton, except for a mask mandate, and state Republicans say it also needs to go.

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Amtrak needs a ‘comprehensive’ plan to manage Gateway Program, inspector general report finds

February 22, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Amtrak needs a “comprehensive” plan to properly manage the multibillion-dollar Gateway Program.

New Jersey has one of the top marginal tax rates in the country, analysis finds

February 21, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey has one of the top marginal state income tax rates in the country.

Republicans step up pressure to end COVID restrictions, governor defends the pace

February 18, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Republicans are pressuring Gov. Phil Murphy to end all COVID-19 restrictions immediately, but the governor says ending restrictions isn’t like flipping a light switch.