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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Testa and Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan (all R-1) said opposition is growing to Governor Phil Murphy’s Energy Master Plan (EMP), which would cost every New Jersey homeowner tens of thousands of dollars and put residents at risk during emergencies.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio and Senator Anthony M. Bucco are dedicated to ensuring the long-standing legacy is continued and sponsor a resolution (SR-50) supporting the preservation of Columbus Day as a federal and state holiday.
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced the 2021 Governor’s Cups and Best of Show winners among New Jersey wineries. The featured winners were selected from the 2021 Garden State Wine Growers Association competition and judged by the Beverage Testing Institute.
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Trenton NJ, Colonel Patrick J. Callahan joined Trooper I Matthew Cocking and his K-9 partner, Creed, at the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Annual Awards Banquet where they were honored for assisting with the arrest of a knife-wielding subject.
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Trenton NJ, the Tuesday night debate was a big fail for Governor Murphy . GOP challenger Jack Ciattarelli looked prepared and focused while the governor stuck to his well worn failed silly bromides . The governor seemed a bit rattled ,looking for an anti Trump sound bite double down on the usual failed promises on how the state is helping minorities and working families . Governor Murphy also failed to take ownership of his disastrous COVID policy . New Jersey’s COVID Response was among the Very Worst in the country.
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Trenton NJ, A New Jersey man has been arrested for charging unauthorized credit card transactions for music lessons that were not provided to students, and laundering these funds outside of the United States, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced the appointments of 18 new members to the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education.
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Trenton NJ, The New Jersey Department of State’s Business Action Center has announced today that it has been awarded $1.25 million in federal funds for the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) to support businesses looking to export goods.
Continue reading New Jersey Announces $1.25 Million In Funding to Expand Small Business Exporting
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TRENTON NJ, NFIB New Jersey PAC, the state’s most influential and effective small business political action committee, today announced its endorsement of businessman and former assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli for governor. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) New Jersey PAC, whose members are New Jersey small business owners, overwhelmingly supported backing Ciattarelli based on his record and platform and will work hard to make the Voice of Small Business heard in this election.
Continue reading Small Business Owners Back Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey Governor
Nation experiences personal income decline as pandemic relief programs end
NJ personal income declines -16.6% versus U.S. average of -21.8%
In critical net earnings category, NJ’s 7.4% growth well below 10.7% U.S. average
NJ’s income decline in line with most neighboring states
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Morristown NJ, on September 23rd, the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis issued its report on the Personal Income by State for the 2nd Quarter of 2021, covering April through June. Dr. Charles Steindel, former Chief Economist of the New Jersey Treasury, analyzed the report for GSI:
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Roseland NJ, in a survey of more than 540 certified public accountants conducted earlier this month by the New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA), reducing or capping increases on property taxes was named the highest priority for the winner of the New Jersey gubernatorial election in November. This was closely followed by auditing state agencies and programs for overspending, waste and revenue allocation and improving the state’s infrastructure. Rounding out the top five were eliminating the pension system for all new public sector workers and replacing it with a 401(k), and reducing regulations and red tape for businesses in the state.
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Trenton NJ, State Senator Michael Doherty said Governor Phil Murphy’s new executive order forcing two-year-olds to wear masks at day care is nothing less than child abuse.
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Trenton NJ, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the indictment of an alleged local leader of the Latin Kings street gang and 10 current and former inmates under his command who allegedly formed a “hit squad” within the prison system to commit assaults on behalf of the gang.
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday provided an update on preliminary fatalities and New Jerseyans who have been reported missing as a result of Tropical Storm Ida.
Continue reading Ida Death Toll Remains at 27, with Four People Remain Missing
