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TOMS RIVER NJ, David Richter, the Republican nominee for Congress in New Jersey’s Third District, today released the newest television commercial of his general election campaign against freshman Democrat Andy Kim. The commercial, “Time for Results,” highlights David’s proven record as a businessman and job creator who possesses the experience necessary to jumpstart our economy.
Continue reading Richter Campaign Blast Democrat Andy Kim in New Ad
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Chester NJ, U.S. Senate nominee Rik Mehta’s campaign has secured a large ad and advertising push for the final weeks of the 2020 election. Mehta’s campaign has targeted voters from the Asian American community with a large radio, TV, and digital ad buy that will reach hundreds of thousands of eligible voters. Additionally, the campaign has also rolled out a billboard advertisement in Newark questioning whether the current Senator was scared to debate Rik Mehta and defend his failed record in the wake of his refusal to return scheduling calls. Appearing on local NJ Channel 12 News, Booker agreed to debate Mehta on September 09 and has since failed to return phone calls from both the Mehta campaign and interested media outlets.
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Trenton NJ, With some states choosing to delay further reopening or even bring back some previously lifted restrictions due to surges in COVID-19, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States with the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions .
Continue reading New Jersey has the 5th Most Coronavirus Restrictions
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Totowa NJ, in response to news that 200 mail-in ballots were found next to a dumpster this weekend, Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Michael Testa urged Governor Phil Murphy to acknowledge the recurring problems with vote-by-mail ballots and to allow New Jerseyans to vote securely in person on voting machines this November.
In response to news that 200 mail-in ballots were found next to a dumpster, Sens. Kristin Corrado and Michael Testa urged Gov. Phil Murphy to acknowledge the recurring problems with VBM ballots. (SenateNJ.com)
Continue reading Governor Murphy Continues Ignore Vote By Mail Ballot Issues
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Trenton NJ, Cato Institute Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors 2020. Governors receiving an A are those who have cut taxes and spending the most, whereas governors receiving an F have raised taxes and spending the most.
Four governors were awarded an A on this report: Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, Kim Reynolds of Iowa, Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, and Mark Gordon of Wyoming. Seven governors were awarded an F: Ralph (Black Face) Northam of Virginia, Andrew Cuomo of New York, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Phil Murphy of New Jersey, J. B. Pritzker of Illinois, Kate Brown of Oregon, and Jay Inslee of Washington.
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Morristown NJ, On October 2nd, the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis issued its report on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by State for the 2nd Quarter of 2020. The report, which covers April through June, is the second GDP report to show the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. economy.
Continue reading New Jersey’s real GDP fell at a 35.6% annual rate in the second quarter
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Trenton NJ, Governor Murphy made clear his support for the Reproductive Freedom Act. In response, Shawn Hyland, Director of Advocacy at Family Policy Alliance of New Jersey issued the following statement:
“Just this past January, Governor Murphy declared October to be “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month.” At the beginning of the solemn month, it is the epitome of hypocrisy to today announce his support for a radical abortion proposal. We expect that if this plan is like similar proposals (now laws) in New York and Illinois, it would allow the taking of life up to the moment of birth for any reason in New Jersey.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Testa called for the State Commission of Investigation (SCI) to look into allegations of impropriety that have been raised by whistleblowers and former employees at New Jersey’s Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Human Services (DHS).
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver are running again in 2021.
This from a letter by First Lady Tammy Murphy to his supporters:
Continue reading Governor Phil Murphy Launches 2021 Campaign
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Manville NJ, “This isn’t me. I have no idea who this is.” Manville resident Leeanna Schumacher looks down at the ballot in her hands, which bears her address but not her name.
Somerset County GOP Chairman Tim Howes says, “Leeanna is not alone. We are less than 48 hours from when residents started receiving ballots, and the reports of phantom ballots are already rolling in.”
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Middletown NJ, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger (R-Monmouth) strongly agrees with Dr. Anthony Fauci when he said during an interview with Governor Phil Murphy yesterday that New Jersey can and should continue to reopen:
“It was great to hear from Dr. Fauci and I couldn’t agree more, New Jersey should continue to reopen as soon as possible so let’s start now,” Scharfenberger commented. “In fact, I am even more confident that we should begin to ease restrictions immediately so businesses can get back to operating safely, at full strength.”
Continue reading Dr. Fauci Says We Can Continue to Reopen, So Let’s Do It !
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TRENTON NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 186. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, and August 27. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.
the Biggest Tax Increase of All?
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Trenton NJ, The state budget approved by the legislature today includes borrowing $4.5 billion and increased taxes on corporations, millionaires, and Health Maintenance Organizations. What’s not in the limelight today is the expected increase in unemployment taxes that will fall on every business next year to pay for the massive number of New Jersians who have filed for unemployment benefits.
Continue reading Leap in Unemployment Taxes will be Final Knockout Punch for Small Businesses
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Ridgewood NJ, NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding the passage of the FY2021 revised budget today by the full Senate and Assembly.
“The fiscal year 2021 budget is an irresponsible budget that will have long lasting effects on New Jersey’s continued inability to be regionally competitive and affordable. This budget will cost taxpayers for generations to come, as it exacerbates an already insurmountable debt load. And all this under the guise of providing tax relief.
Continue reading NJ Assembly Passes “Crazy Eddie “Budget, ‘Enough is Enough’
