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Posted on March 5, 2019June 27, 2021 by James — 1 Comment

Americans for Prosperity FY 2017 Taxpayers’ Budget!

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Ridgewood NJ, Americans for Prosperity’s vision for our great state is one where opportunity abounds, our economy is flourishing and all of our residents have the ability to prosper and make a better life for themselves and their families. Americans for Prosperity is as committed as ever to turning our state around and making this vision a reality. That’s why for the second time in the last five years, AFP is proud to release a model budget — our FY 2017 Taxpayers’ Budget — providing a blueprint for getting our state back on track.

Posted on March 4, 2019March 3, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

Governor Murphy to Deliver Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Address

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Trenton NJ, with a massive budget short fall and even his own party talking about spending cuts and no more broad based tax increases .

Fiscally challenged Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Address in the Assembly Chamber at the New Jersey State House at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

Who/What: Governor Phil Murphy to Deliver Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Address

When: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Where: Assembly Chambers, New Jersey State House, 125 West State Street, Trenton, NJ

Posted on March 4, 2019July 30, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Understand the Pros and Cons of the Legalization of Marijuana in New Jersey

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River Vale NJ, according to Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi , “This year I worked with Senator Ron Rice and the students at Ramsey High school to understand the pros and cons of the legalization of marijuana in New Jersey. One thing that the students’ research pointed to is how uneducated most people are on the issues related to legalization and how different demographics are being lobbied in different ways. In Urban communities it has been marketed as “social justice” and in suburban communities it has been marketed as reducing your property taxes. Neither argument is accurate.

Health Pros and Cons of Weed (Infographic)

Posted on March 2, 2019March 2, 2019 by James — 6 Comments

Reader says , Phil “Murphy is destroying the future of New Jersey”

Common sense and fiscally responsible management of spending with strict restraints
are things the Governor and Trenton Democrats are just incapable of doing! Murphy continues to buy the favor of those in America illegally with things like sanctuary cities & 2yrs of free Community College for them while burdening those cost on the backs of citizens & those legally here. In many case those paying for Murphy’s betrayal to us.. can’t even afford to pay for their own children’s college!! Then there’s the tax on rentals at the Jersey Shore… cutting the legs out from under all those board walk shops & house rentals!!

Murphy is destroying the future of New Jersey … Even more sick.. is the fact the Trenton Democrats are all helping him do it!!

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

New Jersey Is 2019’s State with the Highest Real-Estate Property Taxes !

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Ridgewood NJ, Each year, the average American household spends $2,279 on real-estate property taxes plus another $440 for residents of the 27 states with vehicle property taxes. With such high costs, it’s no surprise that more than $14 billion in property taxes go unpaid each year, according to the National Tax Lien Association.

In order to determine who pays the most relative to their state, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its 2019 Property Taxes by State report as well as accompanying videos, which compares home and vehicle taxes across the nation and features insights from a panel of experts.

Property Taxes in New Jersey (1^st=Lowest; 25^th=Avg.):

Real-Estate Property Tax Rank: 51^st
Vehicle Property Tax Rank: 1^st
Real-Estate Tax on Median State Home Value: $7,840
Real-Estate Tax on Median U.S. Home Value: $4,725
Vehicle Property Tax on Best-Selling Car: $0.00

For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-highest-and-lowest-property-taxes/11585/

Posted on February 24, 2019February 24, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Reader says , “Trenton Democrats choose to waste time & OUR money”

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“Trenton Democrats continually waste OUR TAX DOLLARS on this kind of garbage! Always playing dirty politics instead of working to lower our taxes, cut spending and implement the services they are suppose to be doing for the citizens of NJ!!
How about using Our Tax Dollars on actually maintaining our roads, bridges & seeing to it that our Governor, Mayors etc are “ upholding the rule of law..” such as immigration laws. They should be cutting funding given to illegals living in sanctuary cities in NJ at tax payers expense!! Overturning Gov’s Free Community college forcillegsls causing s greater burden on many families that can’t afford to send their own children to those same colleges!!
No instead Trenton Democrats choose to waste time & OUR money making a political blunder that will cost We the Taxpayers legal fees, court cases and frankly more embarassment then they all do already!!! “

Posted on February 21, 2019June 27, 2021 by James — Leave a comment

New Jersey State Legislators Should be Required to Release Tax Returns

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Ridgewood NJ, In response to news that the New Jersey State Senate plans to vote Thursday on legislation requiring all candidates for President or Vice President of the United States to release their tax returns in order to appear on the ballot in New Jersey, Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) announced that he will attempt to amend the bill on the floor, so that it applies to all State Senate and General Assembly candidates as well.

“New Jersey Democrats are claiming that this legislation is about transparency, well what’s good for the goose is what’s good for the gander,” Senator Pennacchio said. “If this really is about making sure voters are well-informed, then commonsense dictates that S-119 should apply to all of us as well. I would vote ‘yes’ if the Senate accepts my proposal to change the bill so that it also applies to all 120 State legislative offices.”

Posted on February 20, 2019February 19, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Somebody Had to Say it: Millions In Financial Aid For Illegal Immigrants Is Unfair To Those Who Do Things The Legal Way

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VINELAND NJ, Republican candidate for state Senate in LD1, former Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi said today that recent news reports that New Jersey provided financial aid for more than 500 ‘undocumented immigrants’ to attend college is just one example of how sanctuary status hurts others.

“I, like many others living in our district, believe it is ridiculous the State provided over $1 million for those living here illegally to attend college,” Sam Fiocchi said, “Granted, many liberals and progressives will argue the students are ‘Dreamers,’ but what they’re really saying is these students, living in the country illegally, are being rewarded for the bad behavior of their parents.”

Posted on February 20, 2019February 19, 2019 by James — 6 Comments

New Jersey’s Economic House is Crumbling…So, let’s Slap a New Coat of Paint On It

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Roxbury Twp NJ, Many state policy leaders treat New Jersey’s economy as if it were a stately mansion to be admired. They pretend to noticed that the termites have eaten the columns by the front door, that the roof leaks and that the foundation has begun to crumble. If the state’s economy were a house for sale it would be listed as outdated and in need of significant structural repairs.

As the state’s chief “realtor” Gov. Murphy’s sales pitch for New Jersey is that the house just needs a coat of paint and all will be fine. The reality is the state’s economic house needs a lot more than cosmetic makeovers.

Posted on February 18, 2019July 23, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

New Jersey Ranked as One of the Worst States to Retire In

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Ridgewood NJ, according to PHILADELPHIA (CBS) , The Jersey Shore may be a favorite spot to vacation, but New Jersey is according to a new study one of the worst states to retire in, while neighbors Pennsylvania and Delaware are among the best.

A new study from WalletHub found that New Jersey ranked 46th in the United States for retirees. Pennsylvania cracked the top 10 at No. 9 while Delaware just missed the cut at No. 11. WalletHub used three main indicators for the study: affordability, quality of life and healthcare.

Posted on February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Schepisi: Murphy’s policies are ‘crushing’ the middle-class

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River Vale NJ, Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi speaks with reporters at a press conference on Feb. 14, 2019, about why public opinion polls increasingly show that Gov. Phil Murphy is taking New Jersey in the wrong direction.

Schepisi says, “We must work together, put aside partisan posturing and implement policies to ensure affordability for the middle class. NJ’s tax increases and Governor Murphy’s policies are crushing our middle class.”

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

DOJ does an About Face on New Jersey’s Online Gambling

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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today wrote the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) expressing New Jersey’s objection to a recently-issued legal opinion that federal criminal law could apply to the state-sanctioned online gambling that has taken place for years in New Jersey and across the U.S.

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Senator Declan O’Scanlon condemns Governor Murphy’s minimum wage bill sighting widespread negative impact on New Jersey

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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) today condemned Governor Murphy’s signature of a bill which would rapidly raise the minimum wage to $15 and have widespread negative impacts for New Jersey.

“This law will have disastrous consequences for our business community and minimum wage workers. It simply goes too far too fast,” O’Scanlon stated. “I serve on the bipartisan manufacturing caucus and we heard from every single manufacturer that it was impossible for them to absorb this increase without losing jobs.”

“A hugely important component of this discussion is the effect on our budget. With the fiscal pronouncements that we have made, including the Senate President himself, how can we commit the State to a dramatic impact like the roughly half a billion dollar price tag of this increase? The is inconsistent with the Path to Progress suggestions for lower cost of government. We are digging ourselves deeper into a hole that we already don’t know how to get out of. How can we possibly look our taxpayers in the eye–already the most beleaguered in the nation–no matter how well-intentioned this might be?”

Posted on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

A Guide to Doing Your Taxes for The First Time In New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ, A huge part of growing up is doing your own taxes. In fact, some people consider it to be the toughest part of becoming an independent individual. Not only are most of us bad at math, but also, where do we start? How do taxes work? What do you get taxed for? How much should you pay? All of these are questions that often face every single person as they are starting out their own lives. These are also questions that people tend to ask whenever they move into a different state; it can be exceptionally confusing because of the difference between what you were used to in your previous state and your current situation. However, there is no need to stress about it because of two reasons; stress isn’t healthy for you at all, and also because this guide is going to show you how to take care of your taxes if you happen to be living in the wonderful New Jersey.

Posted on February 1, 2019February 12, 2023 by James — 5 Comments

Booker is In

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Newark NJ, well its official Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced today that he is running for president in 2020.

The New Jersey Democrat is known primary for his antics during the Supreme Court nomination hearing bizarrely claiming “this is the closest I’ll get to an ‘I am Spartacus’ moment.”

Senator Booker ,often referred to as Senator Twitter and former Newark, N.J., mayor made the announcement on the first day of Black History Month.

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