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GOP: Murphy’s 2021 budget is built on yet another income tax he’ll use to pay for his radical, liberal agenda

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By Doug Steinhardt

When I was in law school, I played piano at local piano bars to help support myself. I’ve always been a jazz music fan, and one of my favorite quotes is from jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, who said, “The piano ain’t got no wrong notes.”

I always thought that wisdom liberating. It reminds me there is no script for creating or problem solving. It’s also a great measure of self-accountability. If Monk’s quote taught me anything it’s that in life, I’m my only obstacle. I never blame the piano if the song doesn’t sound right.

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Republican Assemblyman calls on governor to refund NJ taxpayers with tax revenue windfall

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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Erik Peterson is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to refund taxpayers with the $1 billion tax revenue windfall announced by the treasurer.

The treasury department said the state was moving up its revenue projections for the current fiscal year by $1 billion. The Murphy administration has included the increased revenue in its $41 billion budget with about $300 million going to public employee pensions.

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2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Lets Trump Administration Withhold Funds from Sanctuary States and Cities

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New York NY,  striking a blow to the Murphy Administrations sanctuary policies  a federal appeals court said the Trump administration can withhold funds from New York City and seven states including New Jersey that have declared themselves sanctuaries from federal immigration policies, setting the stage for possible U.S. Supreme Court action.

The decision by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan overturned a lower court ruling ordering the administration to release funding to New York City and seven states; New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Massachusetts, Virginia and Rhode Island.

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NJ State Trooper Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

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Mt Holly NJ,  A New Jersey state trooper was arrested today on charges that she received images of child pornography from a second trooper during sexually explicit text exchanges with him in 2018 and failed to report the conduct to police.

Andrea V. Knox, 35, of Mt. Holly, N.J., was arrested on charges of official misconduct (2nd degree) and possession of child pornography (3rd degree). Knox, who is assigned to Troop D Moorestown Station, was released after a first court appearance. She has been suspended by the New Jersey State Police.

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Governor Phil Murphy’s Insane Budget , “does nothing to encourage New Jersey families to stay in the Garden State”

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy presented his budget proposal  and its the biggest budget in NJ history $40.9 billion  raising spending by 5.5%.

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean said Governor Phil Murphy’s budget proposal for FY 2021 does nothing to encourage New Jersey families to stay in the Garden State.

“Anyone who’s looking for a plan to make New Jersey more affordable will be disappointed by a budget proposal from Governor Murphy that raises taxes and makes no effort to constrain costs,” said Kean (R-21). “In a year when state revenues are booming, the governor’s spending plan represents a missed opportunity to demonstrate fiscal discipline and provide real tax relief to New Jerseyans.”

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Murphy’s Budget Represents an 18% Spending Increase in 3 Years

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Trenton NJ, Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi roasts the Murphy budget :

“Today was Governor Murphy’s Budget Message. On its face someone could listen and say “I support that” or “I welcome the middle class relief” being proposed. Unfortunately our true middle class will never see any of the promised items put forth today. One can just look to one of the very first statements made during the speech that NJ is finally “putting the breaks on the financial roller coaster” we have been on. This statement is surreal in light of the fact that NJ has increased spending by $6.3 BILLION in just 3 years. This represents an 18% spending increase in a 3 year period. We are doubling down on spending practices that got our state into its current fiscal mess. We keep hearing the message of Fairer and Stronger for the middle class.

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New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants Calls Governor Murphy’s Budget “Counter Productive”

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Statement by Ralph Albert Thomas, CPA (DC), CGMA
CEO and Executive Director
New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants

Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy delivered a budget address with significant consequences for New Jersey’s future. There’s much at stake. New Jersey is facing a fiscal crisis and we are not committing ourselves to the difficult decisions that will put the state on sound financial footing.

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Murphy’s Massive Proposed FY 2021 Budget , Just More Taxes

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Trenton NJ, NJBIA President and CEO Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. issued the following statement regarding Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed FY 2021 budget today.

“NJBIA appreciates Governor Murphy’s efforts to prepare a state budget that makes investments in New Jersey’s future, particularly given our state’s considerable fiscal challenges. We support investments in NJ TRANSIT and workforce development proposed today, and await more details on potential public health benefits savings.

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NJ Governor Phil Murphy Reports Tumor on Kidney

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy tweeted Saturday that he has a tumor , likely cancerous on his kidney and will have surgery in early March to remove it.

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New Jersey’s 62-year-old governor thanked his doctors for catching it early , “Over 50,000 New Jerseyans will hear the words “you have cancer” this year, so I’m far from alone here,” Murphy tweeted. “It’s a situation that far too many families find themselves in. That’s why we’re fighting for them each and every day.”

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South Jersey Legislators, Sheriff and Local Mayors Work Together to Combat Murphy Sanctuary State Policies

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Cape May NJ, The District 1 legislative team joined Cape May Sheriff Bob Nolan and local municipal officials for a conference call with local mayors to discuss the impact of New Jersey’s sanctuary policies on law enforcement and efforts to challenge the intrusive directives from the attorney general.

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New Jersey Business & Industry Association Calls Corporate Tax Rate Increase ,”another deterrent for any corporation looking to relocate here”

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Trenton NJ, NJBIA Statement on Proposed Permanent Corporate Business Tax Rate Increase :

NJBIA President and CEO Michele N. Siekerka issued the following statement opposing today’s proposal for a permanent increase on New Jersey’s corporate business tax rate as a dedicated funding source for New Jersey Transit.

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Taxes are the Root of New Jersey’s Problem

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Progressive Groups Looking for More, More, More

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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Testa called the $3 billion tax increase plan promoted this week by a coalition of progressive organizations “a recipe for disaster.”

Sen. Michael Testa derided a plan to increase taxes by $3 billion, floated this week by liberal organizations. ‘Taxes are the problem, not the solution,’ he said.

 

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$3 billion in Annual Tax Increases Would Not Solve New Jersey’s fiscal Woes

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Trenton NJ, Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean rebuked the idea that $3 billion in annual tax increases would solve New Jersey’s fiscal woes.

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New Jersey Families Need Tax Relief Not More Taxes

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Trenton NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco said calls from a progressive coalition for $3 billion of higher taxes and new spending is the exact opposite of what New Jersey should do to improve affordability for families.

“Despite what these left-wing groups are saying, New Jersey’s problem isn’t that we tax and spend too little, it’s that we tax and spend too much,” said Bucco (R-25). “How many times have we been promised that another billion or two in taxes is the answer to all of our state’s problems? It’s never worked. We’re now stuck with the highest taxes in the country and a crisis of affordability that’s driving families and retirees from New Jersey in droves.”

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New Study Shows New York, New Jersey Face Largest Population Decrease In The U.S.

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Ridgewood NJ, just one day after progressive groups lobbied Governor Murphy for massive tax increases ,a new study finds that New York and New Jersey are losing more residents than any other states.

The career website Zippia looked at the population data from the Census’ American Community Survey to determine the states with the largest population decrease from 2017 to 2018, which is the most recent data available.

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