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NJBIA Opposes Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Based on Workplace Safety Concerns

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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Business & Industry Association is opposing legislation receiving final votes in the Legislature today that will create and regulate a legal marijuana marketplace, as it weakens much-needed protections for employers seeking to maintain a drug-free workplace.

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NJBIA’s 62nd Annual Business Outlook Survey Shows COVID-19 Impacts, Enormous Dissatisfaction with Business Climate

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) released its 62nd annual Business Outlook Survey , The survey as expected showed a severe COVID-19 impact, an anticipated slow recovery and an overall dissatisfaction with NJ’s business climate.

In states that are booming like Texas, Florida or Tennessee, government works to lure new investment to their states. In New Jersey, the opposite is true. 9 out of 10 New Jersey Businesses surveyed feel that our state has made no progress in easing regulatory obstacles for business.

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NJ Salon and Spa Alliance Joins NJBIA’s Fight for Fairer Industry Operating Rules during COVID-19

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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Salon and Spa Alliance is now part of NJBIA to leverage NJBIA’s powerful business advocacy in Trenton on behalf of the state’s licensed hair salons, barbershops and cosmetology spas hurt by occupancy restrictions during COVID-19.

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Governor Murphy budget will do great damage to New Jersey businesses and taxpayers

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Trenton NJ, NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding the revised FY2021 State Budget signed today by Gov. Phil Murphy.

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$5 billion in borrowing and New Taxes Proposed by Governor Murphy are not Needed

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Trenton NJ, NJBIA Vice President of Government Affairs Christopher Emigholz issued the following statement regarding the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services’ (OLS) state revenue projections of $37.8 billion next year, $1.4 billion more than the approximately $36.4 billion in revenues estimated by the Murphy administration.

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NJ Chamber of Commerce , “This budget drives more nails into the business coffin. There’s nothing in this budget that grows the economy”

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Trenton NJ, Business groups today urged Gov. Phil Murphy and the Legislature to work toward a more fiscally responsible FY 2021 budget that recognizes New Jersey’s economic realities.

Among the calls made by the groups were the elimination of $1 billion in new taxes and a large reduction of $4 billion in borrowing proposed by Governor Murphy.

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Indoor Dinning is Long Overdue

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Ridgewood NJ, NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka released the following statement regarding the partial reopening of restaurants that was announced by Gov. Phil Murphy today.

“Today’s decision by Governor Murphy to heed the strong call to reopen indoor dining with limited capacity before the holiday weekend is appreciated, but unfortunately long overdue.

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Reopening NJ Businesses is about the return of Livelihoods for Thousands of our Business Owners

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Ridgewood NJ, the NJBIA, NJ Chamber of Commerce Issue Joint Statement on Reopening of NJ Businesses :

Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, and Tom Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today regarding a regional approach to reopening New Jersey businesses.

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The New Jersey Business & Industry Association: Health Insurance Surcharge Will Make Healthcare less affordable

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Trenton NJ, The New Jersey Business & Industry Association is urging the Assembly Appropriations Committee today to vote against a proposed $300 million health insurance tax that would increase costs for businesses, nonprofits and ultimately all employees who pay a portion of their healthcare premiums.

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Massive New Borrowing Makes New Jersey Even Less Affordable now and into the Future

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Trenton NJ , NJBIA Vice President of Government Affairs Christopher Emigholz issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy and Senate President Stephen Sweeney of concurrence on a bill authorizing up to $9.9 billion to address New Jersey’s budget deficit.

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New Jersey Business and Industry Association Raise Red Flags on Murphy’s Borrowing Scheme

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Trenton NJ, Responsible, short-term borrowing may be appropriate to assist in needed revenue collections and to avoid painful tax increases to balance New Jersey’s FY2021 budget, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association testified today.

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Murphy’s Massive Proposed FY 2021 Budget , Just More Taxes

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Trenton NJ, NJBIA President and CEO Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. issued the following statement regarding Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed FY 2021 budget today.

“NJBIA appreciates Governor Murphy’s efforts to prepare a state budget that makes investments in New Jersey’s future, particularly given our state’s considerable fiscal challenges. We support investments in NJ TRANSIT and workforce development proposed today, and await more details on potential public health benefits savings.

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New Jersey Ranks Worst Business Climate in the Region

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Trenton NJ, On the eve of Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget address that is expected to call for more unnecessary tax increases, NJBIA released its updated 2020 Business Climate Analysis showing New Jersey has the least competitive business climate, with the highest corporate tax, state sales tax, income tax and property taxes in the region.

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Phil Murphy’s Policies Have Been A Disaster for New Jersey

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Trenton NJ,  Evidence that Governor Murphy’s policies are choking the life out of New Jersey continues to mount. Just a few days ago, a United Van Lines study found that, for the second consecutive year, more residents moved out of New Jersey than any other state in America. And just today, an analysis of Internal Revenue Service data  by the NJBIA confirmed that outmigration cost New Jersey billions of tax dollars in 2017-2018.

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