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Ridgewood NJ, as New Jersey becomes progressively hotter, the Murphy Administration released a groundbreaking plan that sets specific actions to be taken by agencies across state government to protect the health and welfare of residents from the impacts of extreme heat caused by a changing climate.
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Trenton NJ, in response to the conviction of Senator Bob Menendez, Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) is calling on the New Jersey State Legislature to pass S-1707 to revoke pensions from corrupt public officials who are criminally convicted of abusing their office and title.
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Camden NJ, on June 20, the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau played a pivotal role in facilitating the return of the legendary Battleship New Jersey (BB-62) to Camden after undergoing necessary repairs in Philadelphia.
Continue reading Celebrating the Iconic Return of the Battleship New Jersey to Camden
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s unemployment rate has remained nearly unchanged for almost a year, now ranking as the sixth highest in the nation, according to recent data. As the national labor market shows signs of slowing down, high interest rates and corporate downsizing have left their mark on the state’s economy. The Federal Reserve is holding rates steady and may cut rates just once in 2024.
Continue reading New Jersey’s Unemployment Rate Stagnates Amid Economic Shifts
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Camden Nj, lawyers for Democrat Party Boss George E. Norcross, III Michael Critchley, Esq. and Kevin H. Marino, Esq, posted an open letter attacking New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin and stating Camden was in a “renaissance”.
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the filing of criminal charges against six defendants following a years-long investigation into a criminal enterprise run by George E. Norcross III and his associates in South Jersey and elsewhere. The thirteen-count indictment unsealed today alleges that through a series of unlawful acts, the Norcross Enterprise obtained property and property rights on the Camden Waterfront for itself and others, collected millions of dollars in government-issued tax credits, and controlled and influenced government officials to further the interests of the enterprise.
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced criminal charges have been filed against two members of the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) Board of Commissioners, after they allegedly colluded to block payments to an engineering firm as political retaliation in connection with a feud between a South Jersey Democratic Party leader and a Mercer County Commissioner.
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TRENTON NJ, at first glance not much has changed in the latest monthly poll of the nation’s small business owners published by their leading advocacy association, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Inflation remains the top concern, but one component, the Uncertainty Index, rose an alarming nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020.
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Trenton NJ, Robert Canfield, the Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey, has announced a bold plan to eliminate tolls on the Garden State Parkway. Citing frequent traffic congestion caused by toll booth backups, Canfield aims to streamline state services and reduce bureaucratic costs.
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association today released a new infographic detailing the many detrimental impacts of the proposed $1 billion Corporate Transit Tax on New Jersey’s largest employers, which will give the state the largest corporate business tax rate in the nation, by far, and worsen the state’s struggling business reputation.
Continue reading Major Consequences of $1B NJ Corporate Transit Tax
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced today that Verizon New Jersey, Inc. (“Verizon”) finalized a settlement agreement resolving the Division’s investigation into whether the company violated New Jersey’s consumer protection laws in connection with the marketing and sale of its Fios services.
Continue reading Hear Me Now: Verizon Settles Unlawful Business Practices Lawsuit Over Fios Services
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), once heralded as a national gold standard for providing open access to public data and government documents, has been drastically weakened. With a swift stroke of Governor Phil Murphy’s pen this week, OPRA and government transparency suffered a severe setback.
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Trenton NJ, Assembly Republican Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips is calling on legislative leaders to take tax increases off the table as Democrats discuss hiking the sales tax to fund NJ Transit during the final weeks of state budget negotiations. Instead, DePhillips wants to do a top-to-bottom review of NJ Transit to identify waste and cost-saving measures.
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Trenton NJ, after successfully doubling the angel investor tax credit in 2019, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is seeking to increase it again to support technology startups and boost the innovation economy in New Jersey.
Continue reading Increase in Angel Investor Tax Credit For NJ Tech Industry Passes Committee
