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Chiaravalloti slams Murphy for school evaluations veto

October 19, 2020 4:35 pmOctober 19, 2020 10:32 pm

A Democratic assemblyman from Hudson County slammed Gov. Phil Murphy for absolutely vetoing a bill that would have delayed a triennial evaluation for certain schools. “The Governor’s absolute veto came without negotiation or warning,” Assemblyman Nicholas Chiaravalloti (D-Bayonne) said. “It...

Bergen donation to fund American Legion post renovations

October 19, 2020 4:08 pm

Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Denville) donated $3,000 for renovations at an American Legion post in Mine Hill Friday. “They needed money to invest in repairs as a result of years of neglect,” Bergen said. “I promised to help this post be...

Assembly panel advances early voting bill

October 19, 2020 11:50 amOctober 19, 2020 11:52 am

An Assembly panel on Monday approved a bill that would allow New Jerseyans to cast ballots in-person for two weeks ahead of election day. The bill, sponsored by Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-South Brunswick), would allow two weeks early in-person voting...

Managed Funds Association opposes financial transaction tax

October 16, 2020 1:09 pmOctober 16, 2020 1:29 pm

An industry group representing hedge funds and the alternative investment management industry announced its opposition to a proposed tax on financial transactions Friday. “The proposed financial transaction tax will ultimately be paid by nearly 800,000 of New Jersey’s teachers, firefighters,...

Pipefitters say no to tax on stock trades

October 16, 2020 9:49 am

The New Jersey State Association of Pipe Trades is opposing a measure to tax high quantity processors of stock trades, a move that has caused the New York Stock Exchange to threaten a move out of New Jersey. Union president...

Sarlo bill would allow college sports wagers

October 15, 2020 12:05 pm

State Sen. Paul Sarlo is set to introduce a bill that would open the state’s betting market for college sports. “New Jersey has become the country’s biggest sports betting market, and the Meadowlands is the largest sports wagering facility in...

IBEW warns microcent tax could cost North Jersey locals a quarter of their work

October 14, 2020 4:05 pm

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers announced its opposition to a bill that would create tax on financial transactions in a letter to the measure’s sponsor Monday. “I can certainly respect your position and understand the reasoning behind the legislation....