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Democrat State Sen. Ray Lesniak looks to Raise More Taxes

Democrat Senator Raymond Lesniak

Senator hopes TTF debate Boosts Efforts to Tighten Business-tax Rules

As New Jersey leaders debate a gas-tax increase and tax cuts designed to offset it, a veteran Democrat wants them to take a new look at legislation that would bring new money into the budget by tightening corporate-tax regulations. While new revenue from the gas tax would be dedicated to the off-budget Transportation Trust Fund, Sen. Ray Lesniak’s proposal would fatten the general fund. John Reitmeyer, NJSpotlightRead more