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Governor Murphy Puts Taxes & Bureaucracy Ahead of Affordability

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On News12 New Jersey, the governor made clear where his priorities lie

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Trenton NJ, on a recent episode of Ask Governor Murphy on News12 New Jersey, the governor made clear where his priorities lie when pressed about Republican legislation that would have delivered real relief from soaring energy costs.

The legislation, S-4398, introduced by Senators Latham Tiver (R-8) and Joe Pennacchio (R-26), would have suspended the sales and use tax, as well as the Societal Benefits Charge (SBC) on electric bills during peak summer months when energy costs were at their highest.

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Palisades Park Moves Toward Accessory Dwelling Units Amid Affordable Housing Push

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Palisades Park NJ, Palisades Park is taking a significant step toward addressing the region’s affordability crisis by introducing a new ordinance to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for one- and two-family homes. This move comes in response to a court order requiring the borough to develop a comprehensive affordable housing plan.

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Affordability Crisis in New Jersey Continues to Grow Under Governor Murphy

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Trenton NJ, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon slammed Governor Murphy for avoiding real issues like the affordability crisis in New Jersey after a new report ranked New Jersey as the worst state on the 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.

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