TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Brian Bergen challenged the NJBIA’s policy positions and attacked its advocacy efforts on Wednesday after they suggested an increase in the state sales tax rate to 7% as a solution to NJ Transit’s budget deficit. During a press conference on Tuesday, Michele Siekerka, president of...
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TRENTON, N.J. – Raising the sales tax to fund NJ Transit’s budget deficit is a proposal staunchly opposed by Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio. Lobbyists pitched the idea of raising the tax from 6.625% to 7% to replace Gov. Phil Murphy’s corporate transit fee that will fund NJ Transit...
TRENTON, N.J. – A pilot program that allows popular rideshare companies to transport New Jersey residents with disabilities in place of NJ Transit’s Access Link van could become permanent through a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Michael Inganamort and passed by the Assembly on Monday. The bill (A2607) allows NJ...
TRENTON, N.J. – In a video released Friday, Assemblyman Paul Kanitra promises to provide New Jersey residents with a comprehensive illegal immigration report following his research trip to the southern border with the Center for Immigration Studies. WATCH: NJ immigration crisis is far worse than you think “Our sanctuary...
TRENTON, N.J. – A member of the Assembly Education Committee, Assemblyman Erik Simonsen, told the panel meeting Friday in Trenton that while he prefers to start fresh with a completely new school funding formula, he supports bills to help districts facing state aid cuts more immediately. The committee advanced...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and Al Barlas announced Thursday that the state is awarding more than $1 million in grants to Franklin Lakes Borough, Cedar Grove and Ridgewood to fund transportation projects. “Projects that support the safety of commuters, and especially our schoolchildren, have always been a...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Alex Sauickie told members of the Assembly Budget Committee Wednesday that state funding decisions for schools in New Jersey should never come at the expense of other children’s education or taxpayers. Sauickie urged members to prioritize funding for public schools districts experiencing up to seven...
TRENTON, N.J. – At the heartfelt urging of Assemblyman Don Guardian, the Assembly voted to greenlight his bill authorizing the state to certify businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals on Monday. WATCH: Recognizing LGBTQ+ businesses is an opportunity to right the wrongs of the past...
TRENTON, N.J. – Community Supported Agriculture programs, described as a way for locals to get to know their farmer and their food, will be promoted through a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Alex Sauickie and passed by the Assembly on Monday. The assemblyman wants to ensure more communities know about...
TRENTON, N.J. – In honor of the 128th anniversary of the founding of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America organization, Assemblyman Alex Sauickie introduced a resolution designating March 15 as Jewish War Veterans Day in New Jersey. “Jewish American soldiers have battled much more than...