By Matt Rooney _ Not even your cherished holiday traditions are safe from the Trenton stupid idea machine, Save Jerseyans. Next up: A-2179, sponsored by Democrats, would ban the sale or distribution of “adulterated candy” in New Jersey. What is Read More
N.J. Congressman Moves To Regulate Assault… Rental Cars?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans are still in the middle of a robust Second Amendment debate after the latest batch of statistically rare but dramatic “mass shootings.” One politician says it’s time to go further and heavily regulate… …rental vehicles? It’s a Read More
N.J. has added 38 licensed low-income occupations since 1993
TRENTON, N.J. — Is the proliferation of occupational licensure holding New Jersey back? A new report released by The Archbridge Institute on Tuesday “found evidence of a potential negative correlation between growth in licensed occupations and absolute economic mobility.: “[…] Occupation Read More
Op-Ed: Federal sugar subsidies a bitter pill for New Jersey to swallow
By Erica Jedynak _ Washington is at it again. Without regard for small businesses and local economies, the federal government continues to prop up yet another distorted market, this time punishing local food manufacturers trying to compete on a level Read More
Op-Ed: It’s Time to End Trenton’s Prohibition on Home Baked Goods
It’s rare for politicians on all sides to find common ground, but cookies help. That much is clear in a debate that’s been cooking in Trenton for years. Since 2013, the New Jersey General Assembly has unanimously voted three times to end a state Read More
Business Leaders Meh About NJ’s Prospects But Optimistic for National Economy
New Jersey’s top business leaders are optimistic about the direction that the national economy is heading in this year, but as the state gets ready to elect a new governor, they are more cautious about New Jersey’s own immediate economic Read More
Regulatory burden harms business
In his April 29 speech marking his first 100 days in office, President Trump touched on the subject of regulations only briefly. Indeed, it took up all of one sentence. “We have slashed burdensome regulations, and imposed a policy that Read More
Could New Trenton Legislation Devastate Jersey Shore House Rentals?
Temperatures are warming, Save Jerseyans, and renting a house at the Jersey Shore is a regional tradition and a linchpin of the New Jersey economy. Millions will visit our beaches beginning in a few short weeks. Trenton’s latest attempt to Read More
THE NEXT MONEY GRAB: Democrat Moves to Tax, Regulate New Jersey’s Airbnb Rentals
Taxation is the power to destroy, Save Jerseyans. The next victim: New Jersey’s growing Airbnb and online rental industry? It’s part of a building national trend, but two bills are in play right now in Trenton: A4587 would impose taxes and fees Read More