TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick said Tuesday that it is time for the New Jersey Legislature to put an end to Gov. Phil Murphy’s perpetual rule by emergency executive orders. “Murphy has been in control of all decision making for more than six months and we...
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TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Hal Wirths, the Assembly Republican budget officer, released a statement Tuesday on Gov. Phil Murphy signing a budget with $703 million of more taxes, $1.7 billion of more spending and $4.5 billion of more borrowing to give the appearance of a surplus. “Everything debated on...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Antwan McClellan introduced legislation last week in an effort to help tourism-related businesses get back on their feet for the summer season next year. The bill (A4731) would require that, beginning in 2021, all funds collected from the state’s hotel-motel occupancy tax must be allocated...
TRENTON, N.J. – In New Jersey, if a person faces a tax lien on her home, her municipality can strip the homeowner of any equity she has in the property, leaving residents homeless and financially strapped. The practice is known as home-equity theft. Assemblyman Jay Webber introduced a bill...
TRENTON, N.J. – Since the start of the pandemic, almost half the Covid-19-related deaths have been connected to nursing homes with about 25,000 residents and 13,000 staffers contracting the disease. Sadly, this resulted in nearly 6,800 deaths. Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce wants to make sure this never happens again and...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce’s bill (A1366) to assist the auto sales by ensuring dealers can offer subscription programs as an alternative to leasing or purchasing a vehicle passed the state Assembly Thursday. “The passing of this bill will help everyone involved during these tough and uncertain times,”...
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey is home to one of most skilled workforces in the country. Many of these skilled workers have careers in the manufacturing field and are a central component of New Jersey’s economy. Assemblyman Hal Wirths understands how important manufacturing industries are to New Jersey and...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick was astounded after Democratic lawmakers introduced a $32.7 billion budget late Monday that spends $300 million more than Gov. Phil Murphy proposed just weeks ago. “Governor Murphy and the Democrats have joined together to tax and spend more,” said Bramnick (R-Union)....
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso blasted a tax deal brokered Thursday between Gov. Phil Murphy and the Democratic legislative leaders to raise taxes in exchange for a one-time rebate. “It’s a gimmick that proves what we have said all along – higher taxes aren’t necessary to balance the...
CAPE MAY, N.J. – State lawmakers got a special behind the scenes tour last week of the highly anticipated Harriet Tubman museum, which will open later this month. Cape May Assemblymen Antwan McClellan and Erik Simonsen were joined by Sen. Ron Rice and other local officials last Wednesday for...