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NJ Lawmakers Consider Bill to Strip Control of State Police From Attorney General

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TRENTON, NJ — A  new bill under consideration in the New Jersey Legislature sponsored by District 6 (Burlington and Camden),Senator  MICHAEL L. TESTA, JR.District 1 (Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland), Senator  ANTHONY M. BUCCO District 25 (Morris and Passaic) could dramatically change the chain of command for the New Jersey State Police, shifting oversight away from the state attorney general and placing the agency directly under the governor’s authority.

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Governor Murphy Signs Landmark Road Safety Law to Protect Pedestrians and Cyclists in New Jersey

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy has officially signed A4765/S4146, groundbreaking legislation that strengthens driver education and testing requirements to ensure motorists safely share the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and vulnerable road users.

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Murphy Administration Pushes Costly Flood Zone Rules – Because What’s Another Hit to New Jersey Affordability?

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Trenton NJ — Just when you thought living in the Garden State couldn’t get any more expensive, Governor Phil Murphy’s administration is proving you wrong.

According to NJBIA Chief Deputy Government Affairs Officer Ray Cantor, the Murphy-run Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is about to drop another “affordability shoe” on residents and businesses alike with its updated Resilient Environments and Landscapes rules. And don’t worry—these new regulations are just as overreaching and costly as you’d expect.

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New Eagleton Poll: New Jerseyans Frustrated Over Taxes, Affordability, and Transit

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NEW JERSEY — A new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll reveals that New Jersey residents are largely dissatisfied with how the state government is handling critical issues, particularly taxes, cost of living, and public transportation. The report, conducted between June 13 and 16, 2025, paints a picture of a public increasingly frustrated with both state and national leadership — a sentiment expected to shape the upcoming 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election.

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Congressman Van Drew Releases Sets Record Straight on Final Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

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Washington, DC – Congressman Van Drew announced that he secured crucial language in the final Reconciliation bill that will protect New Jersey hospitals and patients.

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NJ State Police Boost Patrols Statewide for July 4th Weekend

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West Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police urges everyone to celebrate the holiday weekend safely. Whether you’re spending time with family and friends, heading to the shore, or taking the boat out, please remember that traffic will be heavier across the state—and our troopers will be out there too, helping to keep our roads safe.

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Record $58.8 Billion NJ Budget Draws Criticism Over Spending, Taxes from Business Leaders

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TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed a record-breaking $58.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, marking the largest in New Jersey history — and his final as term-limited governor. While the spending plan includes some relief for small businesses and education, critics say it leans heavily on tax hikes and fiscal overreach.

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Assemblyman Christopher P. DePhillips Increased Tax Credit for Angel Investors in N.J. Tech Goes to Governor

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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher P. DePhillips (40-R) is close to successfully increasing the angel investor tax credit once again after doubling it in 2019. His bill incentivizing financial support for technology startups passed both the full Assembly and Senate on Monday, sending it to the governor’s desk for a signature.

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Senator Bucco and Former BPU Commissioner Slam NJ’s Energy Policy: Call for Balanced, Affordable, and Reliable Solutions

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TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) has publicly supported former BPU Commissioner Mary-Anna Holden, echoing her concerns about New Jersey’s faltering energy policy under Democratic leadership in Trenton. The sharp critique highlights rising energy costs, grid instability, and the financial burden on hardworking families due to an overreliance on renewable energy mandates.

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NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka, “We need budget policies that make New Jersey more competitive and less anti-business”

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Trenton NJ, NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding the $58.78 billion budget for FY 2026 approved by the Senate this afternoon and presumed to be advanced by the Assembly later today.

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N.J. Chamber of Commerce President Says ,”This budget makes the state less affordable, less competitive, and less business friendly”

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N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Bracken statement on the Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget

Trenton NJ, we are deeply disappointed in this year’s budget. It marks the eighth consecutive year of overspending and continues to show a troubling lack of focus on growing New Jersey’s current and future economies. This budget makes the state less affordable, less competitive, and less business friendly. Rather than driving progress, it maintains a status quo that has failed to deliver real economic success – and it’s not what New Jerseyans want, as reflected in a recent Rutgers-Eagleton poll showing widespread dissatisfaction with the state’s economic direction.

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Proposed New State Rule Will Reduce Freedom for Freelance Workers, Add Costs tor NJ Businesses

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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is extending beyond legal overreach with a proposed rule that would classify more gig workers as regular company employees, NJBIA said in a public hearing today at the New Jersey Division of Taxation.

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NJ Poised to Raise Sales Tax on Cigarettes and Vapes in 2026 Budget

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TRENTON, NJ — As New Jersey lawmakers finalize the $58.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026 — the largest in state history — one controversial item appears to be making its way into the final cut: increased sales taxes on cigarettes, vaping products, and internet gaming.

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NJBIA Unveils 2025 Blueprint for a Competitive New Jersey: A Roadmap to Economic Growth & Innovation

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SOMERSET, NJ — The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) has officially released its 2025 Blueprint for a Competitive New Jersey, a 28-page, forward-thinking policy guide designed to help lawmakers, gubernatorial candidates, and local leaders create a more business-friendly, innovation-driven economy in the Garden State.

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The Kiss of Death? Why Mikie Sherrill Should Think Twice About Christie Whitman’s Endorsement

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Under gray skies and in front of a crowd of roughly 3,000 umbrella-covered supporters, Mikie Sherrill kicked off her general election campaign as the newly minted Democratic nominee for governor. But as she spoke of New Jersey’s revolutionary spirit and its national significance in 2025, she paused mid-sentence — struck by the sight of a ghost from the state’s political past.

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