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Republican congressional candidates say Dem incumbents failed on SALT

August 17, 2022 11:34 amAugust 17, 2022 5:23 pm

Last fall, a cohort of New Jersey congressional Democrats had a clear message on reconciliation negotiations: “No SALT, no deal,” referring to the state and local tax deduction cap that has impacted their suburban districts. Reps. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair), Tom...

Gottheimer, legislators combat NYC congestion pricing by offering incentives to keep jobs in N.J.

August 9, 2022 3:05 pmAugust 9, 2022 3:17 pm

Stepping up his fight against New York City’s congestion pricing plan, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) and three Bergen County legislators today announced a new proposal that would incentivize New Jersey commuters to stay on their side of the Hudson. Legislation...

Camden progressives begin process to force vote on hiring transparency

June 21, 2022 4:16 pmJune 21, 2022 11:50 pm

The Camden We Choose Coalition, representing several Camden County progressive organizations, announced today that they have filed petitions to force large employers in the city of Camden to disclose how many local residents they hire. “For too long, powerful special...

Tax court rebuffs Gilmore appeal to reduce unpaid debt

April 19, 2022 3:53 pmApril 19, 2022 4:44 pm

A U.S. Tax Court judge ruled on April 12 that former Ocean County Republican chairman George Gilmore, who was convicted on tax charges in 2019 before being pardoned by then-President Donald Trump, still has to pay the more than $1...

OSC finds improvements at EDA after 2019 audit

January 5, 2022 12:25 pm

A report released this morning by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) found significant improvements in the state Economic Development Authority (EDA)’s administration of tax incentive programs since a 2019 audit, though the report noted that more progress could...

SALT most likely remains in House reconciliation deal

October 21, 2021 9:54 am

After speculation on Tuesday that a State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap lift had been removed from the Build Back Better plan, Politico reported yesterday that not only is it back, it was likely never gone to begin with....

Murphy, pushing for SALT cap removal, isn’t willing to make an ultimatum

October 20, 2021 2:52 pm

Responding to reports from yesterday that the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap lift may be removed from President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, Gov. Phil Murphy today reaffirmed his strong support for lifting the cap, but didn’t...