Phil Murphy Brought Hollywood to New Jersey, Now Mikie Sherrill is Suing Movie Companies
Trenton, NJ – For nearly eight years, New Jersey has aggressively marketed itself as Hollywood East. Under Gov. Phil Murphy, the state revived its film tax credit program, recruited some of the…
NJ Assemblywoman Criticizes ‘Electrify Everything’ Push After Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia is criticizing the state’s energy policies after powerful thunderstorms knocked out electricity to more than 150,000 JCP&L customers heading into a sweltering Fourth of…
DOJ Says “Big Egg” Price Manipulation Hurt Consumers Nationwide, Including New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing three of the nation’s largest egg producers of coordinating bidding practices that allegedly drove up egg prices…
New Jersey’s Sales Tax Turns 60: The History of Taxing Goods and Products in the Garden State
Happy Birthday, New Jersey Sales Tax: The Levy Turns 60 This Week New Jersey’s modern statewide sales tax marks its 60th anniversary this week after decades of rate changes and political debate.…
Leaving so Soon? Phil Murphy’s Gotham FC Reportedly Exploring Move From New Jersey to New York City
The reigning NWSL champions are reportedly in talks to move home matches to a new Queens stadium, fueling speculation that Phil Murphy’s soccer club could leave New Jersey after years in Harrison.…
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim’s $25 Minimum Wage Demand Could Trigger Job Losses, Higher Costs and Automation
Sen. Andy Kim is backing legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, a proposal supporters say would help working families but critics argue could lead to higher prices,…
World Cup Tipping Culture Shock at Restaurants as Many Foreign Fans Skip Tipping
Restaurants across New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia are adjusting to an unexpected World Cup challenge as many international visitors, unfamiliar with American tipping customs, leave little or no gratuity for servers.…
World Cup Promised an Economic Boom. Many Businesses Near MetLife Stadium Say It’s Killing Their Business Instead
Restaurants, breweries and small businesses near MetLife Stadium say World Cup match days have brought road closures, empty parking lots and fewer customers instead of the surge in business many expected. When…
New Jersey Sees 25% Increase in Aborted Pregnancies as State’s Abortion Tourism Industry Booms
State-supported research shows abortions performed in New Jersey have increased by approximately 25%, with thousands of patients traveling from states with more restrictive abortion laws as New Jersey continues expanding provider networks,…
NJ Republicans Warn Consumer Pricing Bill Could Affect Retail Loyalty Programs
Republican lawmakers and business groups are raising concerns about a New Jersey bill that would ban businesses from using consumers’ personal data to set individualized prices, arguing it could have unintended effects…
Rumors Swirl Over Adventure Crossing Government Bailout as County Allegedly Rejects Offer
Multiple sources say Adventure Crossing developer Vito Cardinale explored a potential sale of project land to Ocean County’s Open Space Trust Fund, but county officials have announced no plans to pursue such…
JetBlue Shutting Down Operations in New Jersey as Business Exodus Continues
JetBlue is scaling back its operations in New Jersey this fall, closing its Newark flight attendant base and eliminating several routes as the airline shifts resources to fast-growing markets in Florida. JetBlue…
USPS Stamp Price Jumping to 82 Cents: What New Postal Rate Hikes Mean for New Jersey Residents
The cost of mailing a letter is about to rise again as the U.S. Postal Service prepares to increase postage rates next month, affecting households, businesses, and seniors across New Jersey who…
Major Toms River Medical Office Complex Near Holiday City Sells for $13.6 Million
A pair of nearly fully leased medical office buildings serving the Holiday City area and surrounding communities in Toms River have been sold for $13.6 million, highlighting continued investor demand for healthcare…
Newark Developer Menashe Davidovitz Charged for Bribing City Officials and Sale of Fake Homeland Security ID Cards
Federal prosecutors say a New York real estate developer bribed Newark officials to obtain permits and certificates while also profiting from the sale of unauthorized identification cards bearing Department of Homeland Security…
CVS to pay $36.5M over insulin billing scheme as New Jersey joins settlement
Officials say the pharmacy chain overbilled Medicaid for insulin prescriptions over a decade, resulting in millions of dollars in improper reimbursements TRENTON, N.J. — CVS Pharmacy has agreed to pay $36.5 million…
Two New Businesses Open in Toms River: Dog Grooming and Middle Eastern Cuisine
Town officials recently celebrated the opening of a new dog grooming salon and a new Middle Eastern restaurant as small business growth continues across Toms River. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan…
New Jersey Lawmakers Just Gave AI Datacenters Huge Tax Breaks, Now They Don’t Want AI
Just two years after New Jersey approved hundreds of millions in tax incentives to attract artificial intelligence projects, many Democratic officials and advocacy groups are pushing to slow or stop large-scale AI…
After Taxing Residents and Businesses To No End, New Jersey Moves to Hit Private Prisons Next
As Residents and Businesses Leave, New Jersey Lawmakers Push New Taxes on Private Prisons Trenton, NJ – Just when you thought there was nothing left to tax in New Jersey, state Democrats…
NJ Lawmakers Take Aim at Norcross-Linked Insurance Empire With Sweeping Health Benefits Reform
A sweeping proposal would create a statewide health benefits trust for public school employees as lawmakers seek an alternative to insurance funds that have faced growing criticism from state watchdogs and local…
Maryland Private Jet CEO Convicted of $15 Million Fraud That Funded Yachts, Jewelry and Luxury Living
A Maryland businessman was convicted of defrauding private jet customers out of approximately $15 million after promising their money would be used to purchase aircraft while instead spending it on yachts, jewelry…
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