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New Jersey reports higher revenue collections

January 27, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey’s revenues continue to rise, as collections for “major taxes” exceeded $5.4 billion in December, an increase of 25.8%, or $1.1 billion, from a year earlier, the state Department of the Treasury said.

Critics warn new law in New Jersey could exclude businesses from bidding on public works contracts

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

Legislation recently signed by Gov. Phil Murphy could exclude many businesses from bidding on public works contracts because they will not meet apprenticeship program requirements, business groups say.

New Jersey governor says not receiving COVID vaccine ‘akin to drunk driving’

January 26, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Gov. Phil Murphy derided New Jerseyans who do not receive the COVID-19 vaccine or booster as selfish, saying it is “akin to drunk driving,” prompting a leading Republican to chastise the governor for making the comparison.

Newark, New Jersey, tops the list as the dirtiest city in America

January 24, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Newark, New Jersey, according to a new analysis, is the dirtiest city in the country.

NJ Transit approves contracts for Trenton, Newark station projects

January 21, 2022 Todd DeFeo

NJ Transit is moving forward with a pair of station overhauls on the busy Northeast Corridor.

MTA moving forward with $2.87 billion Penn Station Access Project

December 24, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is proceeding with a $2.87 billion project to bring Metro-North trains from the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut into Manhattan’s Penn Station.

Lawmakers introducing legislation to stop New Jersey toll hikes

December 13, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Lawmakers plan to push legislation to stop toll hikes on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.

Bill would increase penalty for assaulting transit employees in New Jersey

December 13, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The New Jersey Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities has advanced legislation to increase the penalty for anyone who assaults a bus operator or passenger railroad employee in the state.

Feds sending $15 million to help New Jersey’s tourism sector

December 9, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The federal government is sending more than $15.3 million to help New Jersey’s tourism industry rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tolls to increase 3% on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway

December 8, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Motorists on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway will have to start shelling out more next year.