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TRENTON NJ ,Two newly released surveys do not paint a pretty picture nationally or in New Jersey for the small-business economy.
Continue reading NFIB Report: Small Business Optimism Reaches Lowest Level Since 2012
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Edison NJ, the assault and attempted carjacking at Patel Bros. at 1681 Oak Tree Road on March 15th at 1655 hours is currently under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Chris Paone of the Edison Police Burglary Unit at 732-248-7413.
By Scott Goldstein, Communications Manager, N.J. Chamber of Commerce
Trenton NJ, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Bracken, delivering testimony this morning in front of the Assembly Budget Committee, said the proposed $56 billion state budget would inflict damage on New Jersey’s economy and its reputation as an improving destination to run a business. Bracken primarily took aim at what he called a “punitive and egregious” 2.5% Corporation Business Tax hike on the state’s biggest employers.
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Trenton NJ, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Michael Testa issued a joint statement in response to confirmation that the Murphy administration knew about Orsted’s decision to pull the plug on offshore wind and tipped off Trenton Democrats before the announcement on October 31.
Trenton Democrats Muddled Priorities
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Trenton Nj, Senator Steven Oroho, Senator Joe Pennacchio and Senator Kristin Corrado today blasted Democrat leadership in Trenton for their response to the price of concert tickets.
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Northfield NJ, in May, Assemblyman John Armato a Democrat introduced a bill giving wealthy casino owners a property tax break at the expense of Atlantic County’s working families and retirees struggling to pay property taxes. The bill would have flattened the casinos’ payment-in-lieu of taxes (PILOT) at $125 million, while excluding sports betting and online gambling from revenue calculations—a huge boon to their bottom line at taxpayer expense.
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Ridgewood NJ , New Jersey Democrat Lawmakers are at it again ,and they want to take away your morning coffee. Under the guise of trying to crack down on distracted driving NJ Democrats are looking to ban anything that takes your hands off a steering wheel, including eating, drinking coffee.
Democrat lawmakers are currently pushing a bill, A-1908, that specifically prohibits a driver from engaging in any activity such as eating, drinking or using electronic devices not related to the operation of the vehicle. New Jersey already bans cellphone usage while driving.Violators could face fines from $200 to $400 for the first offense, $400 to $600 for a second offense and $600 to $800 for a third or subsequent offense. A third violation may also result in a driver’s license suspension of up to 90 days and a motor vehicle points penalty at the court’s discretion.
The Auditor always loves a good fact-check, so when Gov. Chris Christie took aim at 2017 candidate for governor Phil Murphy over pensions, it was clear that merriment would soon abound. The Auditor, NJ.com Read more
