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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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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.
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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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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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.
Continue reading NJ Poised to Raise Sales Tax on Cigarettes and Vapes in 2026 Budget
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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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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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Ridgewood NJ, taxes in New Jersey do more than just affect your paycheck or your annual April filing — they impact nearly every facet of daily life. Whether you’re commuting on state-funded trains, relying on public schools, or filling up your tank, your tax dollars are at work. But while New Jersey ranks high in public services and education, it also ranks among the most heavily taxed states in the nation.
Continue reading How New Jersey Taxes Impact Everyday Life: From Your Commute to Your Paycheck
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TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s high-stakes race for governor is officially underway. Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli have won their respective primaries, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched gubernatorial contests of 2025. NBC News projects both victories, confirming a clash that will test national political sentiments during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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TRENTON, NJ – If you opened your June energy bill and fainted, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Nick Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced a whopping $430 million in energy bill relief for New Jersey residents, after ratepayers were hit with a sizzling 20% increase in electric prices as of June 1, 2025.
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Trenton NJ, Gil Medina, Executive Vice President at CBRE, has been elected Chair of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The election took place during the Chamber’s June 4 meeting in Florham Park, marking the beginning of a two-year term for the well-respected business and policy leader.
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Bridgeton, NJ , Forget fast cars and high-speed chases—this daring bank robber chose a different kind of getaway vehicle: a blue bicycle. Yes, you read that right.
Phishing scam uses outdated “DMV” name to trick drivers into handing over personal info
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Lodi NJ, New Jersey drivers are being targeted by a widespread phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles—an agency that hasn’t existed in over 20 years.
Continue reading NJ Drivers Warned of Fake DMV Text Scam: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Trenton NJ, , Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) and Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) released the following statement regarding the ‘death spiral’ of the insolvent local public employee health benefits program being the latest symptom of one-party Democrat rule in Trenton.
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Trenton NJ, President Donald Trump officially endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey governor on Monday, giving a major boost to the GOP candidate heading into a pivotal election year.
