By Matt Rooney _ Phil Murphy isn’t tackling property taxes, fixing New Jersey Transit or filling pot holes this sunny Monday morning, Save Jerseyans. He’s en route to California for meetings with Hollywood representatives. The Governor’s message is simple (and 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
Hemp — marijuana’s sober cousin — gets a boost in N.J.
The hardy Hemp plant for centuries was used to make clothing, rope, bath products and paper — until the federal government strictly regulated it 71 years ago, then banned it in 1970 along with its genetic relative, marijuana. … ,” Read More
Atlantic City rakes in a fraction of other states on gaming tax, report says
TRENTON — Atlantic City’s casinos paid a fraction last year in taxes compared to New Jersey’s neighbors thanks to a low gaming tax that proponents say help the city, while others argue it’s a lost opportunity. According to the Press Read More
NJ Ranks Near The Bottom For Free Enterprise In The Construction Industry
New Jersey is a poor place for construction contractors to do business, according to state rankings released recently by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). “Building America: The Merit Shop Scorecard” reviews and ranks state-specific information significant to the success of Read More
America’s Nuclear Industry Expects A Boom Under Trump
America’s nuclear power and uranium mining industries are set for a boom under President-elect Donald Trump. Industry experts suspect that Trump will be extremely pro-nuclear power and that his administration will limit strict regulations from the EPA. “Trump’s election seems Read More
Taking aim at Trenton’s two new big corporate welfare bills
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Loopholes Let Criminals, Gangsters Steal into NJ Recycling Industry
The state needs to close loopholes to keep organized crime and felons out of the recycling industry, a lawmaker said yesterday, citing a State Commission of Investigation report that documents cases of illegal dumping of toxic-tainted soil and debris. “At Read More