TRENTON, N.J. – Asked if he would define ‘incidental entry’ during an Assembly debate last month on his concealed carry restriction bill, Assemblyman Joe Danielsen abruptly said, “No,” causing several lawmakers to break out in laughter. “I think you should consult an attorney or the dictionary if you are...
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TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio was critical of Speaker Craig Coughlin’s statement promising to use the surging surplus to fund the ‘largest tax relief program in state history’ as another short-term government gimmick that does little to address the root causes of New Jersey’s affordability crisis. “A...
TRENTON, N.J. – During an Assembly Budget Committee hearing on Monday, Republican members grilled N.J. state Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio and the Office of Legislative Services on Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed $49 billion spending plan. From one-shot revenues to fee holidays, Assembly Republican budget officer Hal Wirths, Assemblywomen Nancy Munoz...
TRENTON, N.J. – On Sept. 9, 2020, the Office of Legislative Services and Treasury testified in front of the Assembly Budget Committee. Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso focused on the 9.3 cents gas tax increase, pointing to the unusually high hike as politically motivated. “It seems almost as if we’re padding...