The state could get an estimated $6.9 billion for highways and roads, $1.1 billion for bridges, $104 million to boost its electric vehicle infrastructure, and $24.4 million for ferry service, according to U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s office.
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Senate panel OKs $25M to promote post-pandemic travel, tourism
The measure would earmark $5 million for use by state-recognized Destination Marketing Organizations to work with New Jersey's overall marketing campaign and $20 million to promote the industry in unspecified ways.
Read More »‘Game changer’
With Congress finally sending President Joe Biden the long-stalled $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill and the Democratic president sure to sign it, New Jersey could receive roughly $12.3 billion to spend on a variety of projects.
Read More »Essex-Hudson Greenway to become reality with $65M investment from state
The former rail line will become a state park linking Jersey City, Secaucus, Kearny, Newark, Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge and Montclair.
Read More »Senate Dems pick Scutari to replace Sweeney in leadership post (updated)
The outgoing Senate president lost his seat in the 3rd Legislative District to commercial truck driver and Republican Ed Durr, who has never held a seat in public office and spent only a few thousand dollars on his campaign.
Read More »South Jersey port to add capacity with $9M federal grant
The expansion comes at a time when global shipping delays are stretching supply chains already weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic and as the region plans for an expanding offshore wind power sector.
Read More »NJ Chamber to recognize 5 groups for racial economic equality efforts
The honorees will be celebrated during a Nov. 10 gala at the Pines Manor in Edison.
Read More »Over 100 bills move through Trenton as lame duck kicks off
The cascade of legislative and executive moves comes with just weeks remaining before the Democrats' control over the Legislature weakens.
Read More »Murphy signs lemonade stand bill
Entrepreneurial kids have a safe place in New Jersey under a new law that welcomes the refreshing pop-ups, and lawn-mowing businesses, without municipal interruption.
Read More »Take two
Gov. Phil Murphy narrowly won reelection and now must deal with some of the biggest obstacles facing New Jersey’s economy.
Read More »NJ adds $10M to Sustain and Serve restaurant relief program
These new funds will bring the total state contribution to the initiative to nearly $45 million.
Read More »After narrow reelection, Murphy defends economic, affordability track record
“We didn’t change our stripes in 2017… and we’re not going to change now,” the governor said Nov. 5 in New Brunswick.
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