Well, the general framework of Donald Trump’s tax plan dropped on Wednesday afternoon, Save Jerseyans, and to borrow a Trumpian vocabulary favorite, it’s “yuge.” Assuming of course the hapless GOP can make some version of the plan to slash corporate Read More
ROONEY RANTS: Don’t Blame Trump For Trenton’s Inability to Cut Property Taxes!
It’s always easier to react than think these things through, Save Jerseyans, especially when you’re part of the problem. Exhibit A: the New Jersey-based reaction to President Donald Trump‘s plan to eliminate state and local deductions (as part of a global tax reform Read More
Accumulated Sick-Day Payouts: ‘Local’ Problem Hits $2 Billion and Counting
Public workers in a majority of New Jersey’s municipalities, school districts, and all but two of its counties are due almost $1.9 billion in pay for unused absences when they retire, with at least one employee slated to receive as Read More
As Town Hall Protests Rage, Congressman MacArthur (R, NJ-03) Drops By Local Evesham Democrat Meeting
Republicans are facing angry (and professionally organized) protesters at town halls across the country this week, Save Jerseyans, working overtime to rescue Obamacare on the brink of repeal. Some Republicans are wading into the mix by taking on the protesters directly. Read More
N.J. cops’ 2-year military surplus haul: $40M in gear, 13 armored vehicles
Police departments across New Jersey received thousands of military hand-me-downs — including 13 heavily-armored vehicles — over the past two years valued at nearly $40 million. Despite concerns about militarizing local departments, in the second half of last year alone, Read More
Previewing the LD36 local battlefield for 2016
By Matthew Gilson | The Save Jersey Blog Before we take a look at the county as a whole, Save Jerseyans, where three constitutional offices and three freeholder seats will be up for grabs, we will be taking a look Read More
10 Must-Watch Bergen Races on Tuesday night
By Matthew Gilson | The Save Jersey Blog ______ #1 – Freeholder Race The main attraction county-wide is yet another annual Freeholder Board control battle. The race for two three-year terms is growing increasingly competitive with former Freeholder John Mitchell looking Read More
UPDATE: Union boss resigns after Westampton Democrat mailer fiasco
By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog A five-alarm disaster for Democrats? Less than twenty-four hours after we ran a story detailing mailbox hijinks in Westampton (Burlington County) this October, Save Jerseyans, a local union leader is resigning his post, apparently after member discontent exploded over Read More
Generation Save Jersey: Matt Seymour, council candidate in New Milford, wants to throw out the playbook
By Matthew Gilson | The Save Jersey Blog It’s that time again, Save Jerseyas. As I did last year, I will be scouring the state for local candidates of the “Save Jersey Generation” who are looking to help our lead Read More