TRENTON, N.J – New Jersey has once again been recognized for something that’s nothing to be proud of: According to the Tax Foundation, the Garden State has America’s worst business tax climate. – New Jersey ranked worse than California (#49), Read More
September Jobs Report: N.J. Jobs Gains Overshadowed by Astonishing Collapse in Labor Participation
By Dr. Charles Steindel _ The September labor market figures were a conflicting medley: A solid increase in jobs (swelled by temporary Census hiring), a remarkable drop in the unemployment rate, and an even more astonishing collapse in labor force participation. First, Read More
Ciattatelli rallies with Murphy-impacted live event professionals on State House steps
TRENTON, N.J. – A group of live event professionals – including waiters and DJ’s – rallied in Trenton on Tuesday to protest ongoing COVID-19 restrictions which have severely impact their ability to earn a living in New Jersey. They were Read More
You can’t get unemployment, but illegals can now get occupational licenses in N.J.
By Matt Rooney _ The past several months have been exceedingly difficult for thousands of unemployed and underemployed New Jerseyans. Our unemployment rate is 3.5% higher than the national average. 7 out of every 10 moving New Jerseyans are leaving Read More
Day 162 of 15 days to stop the spread in N.J. | Spadea
By Bill Spadea This post originally appeared at NJ 101.5 _ The pandemic is long over. You are not endangering your fellow man by opening your business. You are not endangering public health by opening your restaurant. Gov. Phil Murphy’s lockdown Read More
Popular Ocean County diner is latest to ignore Murphy’s orders
FORKED RIVER, N.J. – The resistance to Governor Phil Murphy’s ongoing shutdown of New Jersey restaurants and gyms is growing. On Friday, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department oversaw the changing of the locks at the Lakeside Diner in Forked River. Read More
VIDEO: Atilis Gym owners reopen by kicking down entrance barricade
BELLMAWR, N.J. – A recent contempt of court order wasn’t enough to keep Atilis Gym and its hardcore supporters at home. On Saturday, the gym reopened (again), and the owners literally kicked things off by kicking through the wooden barricare Read More
Infamous for its occupational licensing roadblocks, N.J. moves to ease the process for… illegals?
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey is known for its onerous licensing requirements which make it difficult for working class residents to earn a living. On Monday, the Assembly passed A4225, legislation designed to help those seeking occupational licenses… if they’re Read More
PERIOD, FULL STOP: Murphy suspends New Jersey’s reopening process
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy hit the pause button on Monday, declaring at his daily COVID-19 press conference that there wouldn’t be any new reopening news anytime soon in light of the state’s slightly-higher rate of transmission. “We’re not Read More