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Assemblyman DePhillips Demands NJ Transit Audit and Corporate Fee Elimination

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NJ Corporate Transit Fee Under Fire: Lawmaker Proposes Rescinding 2.5% Surcharge and Slashing State Taxes

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Ridgewood NJ—A new legislative battle is brewing in Trenton over New Jersey’s tax policies and the accountability of the state’s largest transportation agency. Assemblyman Christopher P. DePhillips (R-Bergen), a staunch critic of the state’s high corporate burden, has introduced a bill aimed at rescinding the controversial 2.5% corporate transit fee while simultaneously renewing his demand for a “top-to-bottom audit” of NJ Transit.

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NJ Sales Tax Cut Proposed: Assemblyman DePhillips Seeks to Lower Rate to 6% to Boost Affordability

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The Affordability Crisis Meets the Sales Tax

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Ridgewood NJ, As New Jersey lawmakers increasingly prioritize “affordability,” Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips (R-Bergen) is putting those talking points to the test. On Thursday, DePhillips introduced new legislation designed to cut the state’s sales and use tax rate from 6.625% down to 6%.

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Assemblyman DePhillips Calls for Legislative Hearing With Federal Aviation Officials Following White House Drone Statement

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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips, the first lawmaker to introduce a resolution requesting a drone investigation, is now calling on officials from the Federal Aviation Administration to testify before lawmakers on the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee. The push for a hearing comes after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read a statement from President Donald Trump on Tuesday that said the mysterious drones were approved by the FAA for research.

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NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett to Step Down: A Divided Legacy

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett has announced his resignation, effective January 15, 2025, after a seven-year tenure marked by both transformative projects and intense criticism. Governor Phil Murphy shared the news on Monday, citing Corbett’s plans to transition into a career in academia while remaining active in public transit advocacy.

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Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips Blasts Dismissive Assurances From NJ Transit

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Ridgewood NJ, three weeks after New Jersey’s congressional delegation met with NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett and Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, the state Assembly’s Transportation Committee heard the same dismissive assurances: that NJ Transit’s problems aren’t as severe as they seem.

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Increase in Angel Investor Tax Credit For NJ Tech Industry Passes Committee

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Trenton NJ, after successfully doubling the angel investor tax credit in 2019, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is seeking to increase it again to support technology startups and boost the innovation economy in New Jersey.

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Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips Renews Push for Legislative Oversight of Education Changes

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Trenton NJ, Following the State Board of Education’s controversial changes to the state’s school equity code, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is renewing his push for legislative oversight of the process.

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Wyckoff Gets a New Eagle Scout

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Wyckoff NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips (pictured) and Senator Kristin M. Corrado Congratulate  Wyckoff’s  Aidan Patton, for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. This, of course, takes years of dedicated and exceptional effort. Aidan’s project was amazing, demonstrating his compassion and commitment to those less fortunate than he. It was my honor to present this proclamation to Aidan on behalf of the Legislative Delegation in the 40th District, which attests to his dedication and tremendous work ethic.

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NJ State Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips Joins Up with the Ridgewood YMCA and Social Services Association Hosting a Food Drive on Friday

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ State Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips in partnership with the Ridgewood YMCA and Social Services Association is hosting a food drive on Friday, June 23 from 9:30am-12pm. There will be two drop off locations – one at the Ridgewood YMCA at 112 Oak Street and one at Assemblyman DePhillips’ legislative office at 201 Franklin Avenue in Midland Park. There is also an option to donate to the food drive online up until next Friday.
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Allendale Swears in a New Mayor

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Allendale NJ, on January 5th the Allendale Mayor and Council held its annual Reorganization Meeting. Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips presented Mayor Ari Bernstein and Councilman Steve Sasso proclamations honoring their service to the Borough. Amy Wilczynski was sworn in as Allendale’s new Mayor. Tyler Yaccarino joined Matt O’Toole in being sworn in as members of the Council.
Rounding out the evening was the swearing-in of our Allendale Fire Department and Volunteer Ambulance Corp. leadership. Last but not least we had the swearing-in of Allendale’s newest Police Officers John Rubino and Mark Dunn, Jr.

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New Year’s Resolution for the State of New Jersey, Let’s get More Companies to Move Here

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By Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips

It’s the time of year when many people make New Year’s resolutions. Some people might go on a diet, or start working out. New Jersey needs to do both for the sake of our economy before it is too late.

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Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips introduces bill to boost state’s angel investor tax credit program

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Trenton NJ, in 2019, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips sponsored legislation that successfully doubled the angel investor tax credit. Noting increased competition from neighboring states and a lagging economy, he introduced a bill Tuesday to increase the tax credit again.

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Government-controlled prescription prices won’t save N.J. patients money

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Trenton NJ, a Democrat proposal giving a government-created board the ability to control prescription drug prices in New Jersey will not help patients, but will destroy the state’s acclaimed life sciences industry, says Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips.

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Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips Renews calls to cut N.J. corporate tax to compete with Pennsylvania

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Trenton NJ,  Pennsylvania’s corporate tax cut must be a catalyst for change in New Jersey, says Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips. The lawmaker is calling on legislative leadership to prioritize his bill to lower New Jersey’s highest-in-the-nation 11.5% corporate business tax rate before companies, jobs and families move to the Keystone State.

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Borobabi Holds Grand Opening and Ribbon-cutting and Ceremony in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips joined Village of Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen, Councilmen Paul Vagianos  and the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce for the Borobabi grand opening and ribbon-cutting and ceremony. Borobabi is located at  80 E. Ridgewood Avenue .

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