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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Easing Taxation on Shore Rentals

August 9, 2019 2:59 pm

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (A-4814) amending the transient accommodations law enacted last summer to provide relief for many shore renters by narrowing the scope of rentals that are subject to taxation. The administration conducted a thorough legal...

Lesniak Issues Statement on Legislation That Attempted to Bring a Grocery Store to Camden

August 9, 2019 2:56 pm

Trenton – Former State Senator Raymond Lesniak, the architect and sponsor of New Jersey’s tax incentive programs issued the following statement on his legislation which provided tax incentives to bring a grocery store to the City of Camden, a city long-determined...

FACT CHECK: Cory Booker Worked to Reform Newark’s Police Department, Won Praise from ACLU for His Efforts

August 1, 2019 12:13 am

Newark, NJ — When Cory Booker became mayor of Newark, he inherited a city with decades of deep-seated and systemic issues when it came to police practices and the relationship between the community and the police. According to the New York...

“My Goodness.” “Leader.” “Holy S***.” “This is His Night.” “Sounded like a president.” What They’re Saying About Cory Booker’s Stellar Debate Performance

August 1, 2019 12:11 am

Newark, NJ — As the second Democratic debate concludes, people are noticing that by focusing on the real threats posed by Republicans and Donald Trump, Cory Booker showed Democrats why he is the best candidate to beat Trump and heal our...

Cory 2020 Campaign Manager Addisu Demissie Statement on Second Democratic Primary Debate

August 1, 2019 12:09 am

Newark, NJ — Cory 2020 Campaign Manager Addisu Demissie issued the following statement on Cory Booker’s performance in the second Democratic debate: “I think Vice President Biden summed it up best: future president Cory Booker.” Tomorrow night Cory 2020 will host...

“Politics, be damned.” Cory Booker Reiterates Call for Impeachment Proceedings

August 1, 2019 12:08 am

Newark, NJ — Tonight on the debate stage, Cory Booker reiterated his belief that the House of Representatives should begin impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump. Cory believes he has a constitutional duty to ensure that justice is served and that no...

Cory Booker on Voter Suppression: Republicans to Russians Targeted African Americans

August 1, 2019 12:06 am

Newark, NJ — Tonight on the debate stage, Cory Booker highlighted how the pathway to beating Donald Trump includes motivating and energizing Democratic voters who stayed home because of lack of motivation, Republican suppression, or Russian interference efforts in 2020 —...