TRENTON, N.J. – There’s a new twist in the controversy surrounding the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) and pitting New Jersey’s two most power Democrats – Governor Phil Murphy and insurance tycoon George Norcross – against one another in Read More
Murphy had no problem with tax breaks when it was Amazon’s turn
By Matt Rooney _ I’m old enough to remember when Phil Murphy loved tax incentives, Save Jerseyans. Just last year? The Democrat governor and Goldman Sachs alum was ready to fork over billions in tax breaks to one of the Read More
As EDA fight rages, new study finds Camden is New Jersey’s most dangerous city
CAMDEN, N.J. – The war over Economic Development Authority (EDA) tax credit oversight features the powerful Camden County Democrat Machine pitted against Governor Phil Murphy’s state-wide organization; the intra-party conflict is also shining a hard light on the well-being of Read More
N.J. Senator demands audit of Garden State Film Tax Credit
TRENTON, N.J. — Phil Murphy is making his business to enrich special interests with New Jersey taxpayers’ money, including Hollywood. On Monday, state Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) disseminated a letter directed to the State Auditor seeking a “full evaluation” of the Read More
Murphy conditionally vetoes Hollywood tax credit; calls for urban N.J. reality TV show?
TRENTON, N.J. — A multi-million dollar tax credit package purportedly designed to generate film industry activity in New Jersey, passed both houses of the Democrat-controlled state legislature on April 12th, was vetoed by Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday. Click here to view Read More
THAT’S A WRAP: Hollywood Tax Credit Could Be A Big Loser For N.J. Taxpayers
By Matt Rooney _ A multi-million dollar, a tax credit package designed to lure the film industry to New Jersey for new projects, passed both houses of the state legislature on April 12th with token opposition. It’s unclear whether Murphy Read More
Trenton’s New Hollywood Giveaway: $85 Million
TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Appropriations Committee is preparing to consider A-1038, Save Jerseyans, an $85 million tax credit package designed to lure new film and digital industry to New Jersey. Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) says it’s a “poor return Read More
OPEN LETTER: Say “No” to Trenton’s $75 million Hollywood handout
Note: This letter was originally directed to Chairman Paul Sarlo and and the other members of the N.J. Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee. _ Dear Chairman Sarlo and Members of the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee: On behalf of 3.2 Read More
ROONEY RANTS: Amazon tax credits represent everything that’s wrong with N.J. government
It’s a sorry pass when the only way to get anyone to do business in your state is to effectively bribe them across the bridges and tunnels, Save Jerseyans. What I’ve described is EXACTLY the current situation under the State House Read More