TRENTON, N.J. – In 2019, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips sponsored legislation that successfully doubled the angel investor tax credit. Noting increased competition from neighboring states and a lagging economy, he introduced a bill Tuesday to increase the tax credit again. DePhillips’ bill (A5056) increases the tax credit for investments in...
TRENTON, N.J. – Businesses struggling to find highly qualified workers may benefit from pre-apprenticeship programs, says Assemblyman Brandon Umba. Umba’s bill (S525/A280) that would allocate funds for those programs passed the General Assembly Thursday. It now goes to the governor’s desk for signing. “Everyone is aware of the work shortages...
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill that would allow authorized Department of Labor employees to give guidance to employers about possible overtime violations passed the Assembly Thursday. The bill is sponsored by Assemblymen Michael Torrissi and Brandon Umba. The bill (A281) is in response to Elmer Branch v. Cream-O-Land Dairy....
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Assembly Republican Conference Leader Nancy Munoz will be honored with the champion of business and economic growth legislative award at the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey’s annual luncheon at the Hilton Meadowlands on Friday. The organization recognizes lawmakers who promote the interests of...
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. – As uncertainty and questions grow with a lack of a structured economic reopening plan, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger has composed a set of protocols small businesses could implement to start reopening the state economy. “Without a doubt, the impact which Covid-19 has had on New Jersey’s health...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Brian Bergen is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to begin the first phase of reopening the economy by allow non-essential businesses to get back to work with curbside pickup. “There is no reason to delay the opening of retail business to do curbside pickup,” said...