TRENTON, N.J. – The top Democrat in the Senate last week suggested extending a corporate surtax during the lame duck session to fund NJ Transit, which Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips called predictable, but devastating for New Jersey’s economy. DePhillips, a longtime sponsor of legislation to cut the corporate business tax,...
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TRENTON, N.J. – Senate and Assembly Republican Leaders Anthony Bucco and John DiMaio sent a letter to the NJ Transit train operator’s union requesting a meeting to address concerns prior to a possible strike. The Republicans expressed support for the 500 engineers represented by the New Jersey Brotherhood of...
TRENTON, N.J. – South Jersey Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick wants the money earmarked for the 18-mile Glassboro-Camden light-rail line to be reallocated to other pressing infrastructure projects that would help relieve traffic congestion and ease commutes for those living and working in Gloucester and Camden counties. “South Jersey doesn’t...
TRENTON, N.J. – With the pandemic over and more commuters returning to their offices in New York City and elsewhere, Assemblyman Chris DePhillips wants free Wi-Fi mandated for NJ Transit customers. The assemblyman on Monday introduced a bipartisan-backed bill (A4874) that would require the taxpayer-supported NJ Transit to provide...
TRENTON, N.J. – In response to vicious attacks on NJ Transit employees, an Assembly panel on Thursday considered and cleared the Motorbus and Passenger Rail Service Employee Violence Prevent Act sponsored by Assemblyman Hal Wirths. The bill (A6013) upgrades the penalty for any assault against a bus operator or...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader and Senator-elect Jon Bramnick, Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz and Assemblywoman-elect Michele Matsikoudis will tour the Stirling train station in Long Hill at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9. As the town begins revitalizing the business district, officials hope that the NJ Transit-owned station will...
TRENTON, N.J. – NJ Transit is requesting another $1.2 billion from the federal government after receiving $1.43 million a month and a half ago. Assemblyman Robert Auth says that there needs to be an investigation included with the federal grants to ensure funds are properly spent. Auth cited reports...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Erik Simonsen announced NJ Transit officials have agreed to add a new bus stop near the Cape May County Airport on Hornet Road. NJ Transit set a tentative date of June 2020 for the commencement of this bus service. “We are excited to announce this...