TRENTON, N.J. – Residents struggling amid rising costs of living could find some relief in bills Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick introduced this week to make certain baby and pet supplies exempt from the state’s sales tax. “The only permanent way to make New Jersey more affordable is to cut...
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TRENTON, N.J. – Despite Republican efforts to provide long-lasting and immediate tax relief, Democrats passed a record-high budget full of short-term gimmicks and backroom deals, say Assemblywomen Kim Eulner and Marilyn Piperno. “Like anyone that has followed New Jersey’s budget hearings this year, we have found ourselves frustrated by...
TRENTON, N.J. – Did Democrats really heed the call for a more affordable New Jersey after the November election? It seems unlikely as Democrats rebuffed Assembly Republican attempts on Wednesday to provide immediate, expansive and permanent tax relief for struggling families in the state’s massive $50.6 billion budget. “I...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio continued his call for permanent tax cuts after a joint announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Nick Scutari and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin today that there will be a back-to-school sales tax holiday. “Another underwhelming gimmick when people need real...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick is proposing a sales tax exemption for people replacing a vehicle totaled by the catastrophic flood damage caused by Hurricane Ida. “Many people lost their means of transportation due to flooding from Hurricane Ida,” said Bramnick (R-Union). “Replacing their car is...
TRENTON, N.J. – Face masks, which are required in all indoor spaces and outdoors when social distancing is not possible, have become a necessary accessory and should be treated as such under the law says Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips. The GOP lawmaker sponsors legislation (A4938) exempting face coverings from New...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick released a statement after the state Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Phil Murphy may proceed with his plan to borrow $9.9 billion to balance the state budget. “Borrowing $9.9 billion to cover expenses will raise taxes across New Jersey,” said Bramnick...
TRENTON, N.J. – Two legislative budget officers, Sen. Steve Oroho and Assemblyman Hal Wirths, are asking the governor to open New Jersey car dealerships as the state faces declining sales tax revenue and residents must navigate limited public transportation options. Gov. Phil Murphy’s recent executive order closed all non-essential...
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy said his administration is working to set up a state business-incentive program to help employers during the coronavirus pandemic. Assemblyman Brian Bergen commended Murphy for understanding that without businesses there aren’t jobs, and would like to work with him on providing broad-based relief....
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Brian Bergen introduced legislation this week to give small businesses credit for collecting and remitting sales tax to the state. “The state expects our small businesses to collect, manage, file and remit sales taxes all at their own expense. It’s time that costs associated with...