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New Jersey Faces “Fiscal Cliff “, Yet Attorney General Wastes Tax Dollars Suing Department of Government Efficiency

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Trenton NJ, Donald J. President Trump has only been in the White House for a month, but New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has already filed several lawsuits on behalf of the state to fight Trump’s funding-related orders and the Department of Government Efficiency – all while New Jersey approaches a fiscal cliff. The irony is not lost on Assemblyman Robert Auth who says Platkin needs to start combatting the out-of-control government spending in New Jersey instead of focusing on the feds.

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Changes in Signature Requirements for New Jersey Election Petitions in 2025

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Tr5enton NJ, a significant change in New Jersey election law has increased the number of petition signatures required for candidates to qualify for the ballot. Governor Phil Murphy recently signed A-5117/S-3994 into law, modifying the signature requirements for candidates seeking placement on primary, general, nonpartisan municipal, and school election ballots.

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Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Winter Storm, Dangerously Low Temperatures

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 19 in anticipation of significant winter weather, causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy snow and dangerously low temperatures. Snow accumulations are expected to be as high as 8 to 12 inches in parts of the state, followed by extreme cold, with high temperatures in the teens and single digits and wind chills below zero. Executive Order No. 378 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey.

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Governor Phil Murphy Names Kris Kolluri as the Next President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy  announced that Kris Kolluri will serve as the next President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT following the resignation of Kevin Corbett, who will continue to serve in the position until January 15th, 2025. The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors unanimously voted to confirm the Governor’s nomination during Wednesday’s Board meeting.

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Drone Mystery Broadens and No One is Talking

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey residents are on edge as reports of large, mysterious drones continue to surface across the state. These unidentified flying objects, some as large as six feet in diameter, have been sighted in areas stretching from the New York City metro region through New Jersey and even into parts of Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia.

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New Jersey Hits 200,000 Electric Vehicle Registrations

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey has reached a significant milepost by surpassing 200,000 electric vehicle registrations, demonstrating increasing consumer confidence in these vehicles and the availability of charging infrastructure, as well as the success of policies implemented by Governor Phil Murphy. Nearly 208,000 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or EVs, are now registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, out of 5,999,667  registered vehicles in New Jersey , more than double the number of EVs registered in the state just two years ago.

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The Governor and First Lady Invite New Jersey Residents to Holiday Open Houses at Drumthwacket

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting all New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, a longstanding tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton. This year, the Drumthwacket Foundation, in partnership with seven garden clubs from across the state, has decorated each room using fresh arrangements and greenery to complement the architecture and decor of the historical property.

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New Jersey Declares Drought Warning

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Trenton NJ, As New Jersey continues to experience historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and deteriorating water-supply conditions, Governor Phil Murphy and DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the State is declaring a Drought Warning and gave an update on the significant increase in wildfires over last year. As New Jersey enters the next stage in severity of water-storage conditions, officials strongly encouraged the public to reduce water use during a virtual press conference.

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ASPIRE TAX CREDITS ADD TO STATE SUPPORT FOR MAJOR FILM STUDIO PROJECT IN BAYONNE

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Bayonne NJ, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved tax credits under the Aspire Program for 1888 Studios in Bayonne. The studio, developed by Togus Urban Renewal, will be the largest and first campus-style film and television studio facility in the Northeast, and will occupy 58 acres of land just minutes from New York City.

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Phil Murphy Guts New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA)

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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), once heralded as a national gold standard for providing open access to public data and government documents, has been drastically weakened. With a swift stroke of Governor Phil Murphy’s pen this week, OPRA and government transparency suffered a severe setback.

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Tammy Murphy Drops Out of US Senate Race

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Trenton NJ, following a disappointing performance in the Democratic Primary convention season, New Jersey’s First Lady Tammy Murphy announced today via the social media platform X that she is withdrawing her candidacy for the United States Senate.

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NJ CPA’s Point Out the Obvious Disincentives with Murphy Administrations Anti-Business Corporate Surcharge

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Roseland NJ, this afternoon, Governor Phil Murphy delivered his budget proposal for New Jersey’s 2025 fiscal year which begins July 1. After months of reassuring the state’s business community that he would let the 2.5% Corporation Business Tax (CBT) surcharge expire, he has proposed reinstating it and returning New Jersey to its status as an extreme outlier for business taxes.

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Meadowlands Chamber & Meadowlands Convention and Visitors Bureau Promises a Warm Welcome for the World Cup

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East Rutherford NJ, “The Meadowlands has been hosting the world’s most notable events for more than 50 years.  That tradition continues with FIFA’s announcement that MetLife Stadium will be host to the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final!  Under Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey proved its commitment by assembling a talented team to secure this huge win and we are so proud to have been selected,” said Jim Kirkos, Meadowlands Chamber & Meadowlands Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO.  “I am certain that FIFA has great confidence in the FIFA World Cup 26™ NYNJ Host Committee.

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Requiring High School Students to Complete Financial Aid Applications to Graduate

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed A1181/S2054 to make the completion of a financial aid application form a prerequisite to graduation for public high school and charter school students in New Jersey. Beginning with the 2023-2024 11th grade class, and for two school years thereafter, students and their guardians will be required to complete and submit either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application, as guided by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA), in order to receive their high school diploma. The information on a student’s financial aid application is used to notify them of any financial aid they are eligible to receive if they pursue a postsecondary education.

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WalletHub Study: New Jersey Is 2024’s 7th Most Difficult State to Start a Business

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Ridgewood NJ, with around 20% of new businesses failing within one year and inflation making entrepreneurship even more difficult, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Best & Worst States to Start a Business to showcase the most fertile grounds for planting and growing new ventures.

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