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New Jersey families face another expensive back-to-school season without the state's former sales tax holiday, which saved shoppers 6.625% on qualifying purchases before it was repealed in 2024. Back to school shopping - Photo by Mike Fouque

New Jersey Democrat Lawmakers Cut Back to School Tax Holiday, Blame Trump for High Costs

New Jersey families face another expensive back-to-school season without the state's former sales tax holiday, which saved shoppers 6.625% on qualifying purchases before it was repealed in 2024.…
September 1, 2026
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New Jersey has permanently legalized COVID-era cocktails-to-go rules, allowing qualifying restaurants and bars to continue takeout and alcohol delivery.

New Jersey Makes COVID-Era Cocktails-To-Go Law Permanent for Restaurants and Bars

New Jersey has permanently legalized COVID-era cocktails-to-go rules, allowing qualifying restaurants and bars to continue takeout and alcohol delivery.…
August 28, 2026
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Photo Caption: Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett discusses the late-summer childcare gap in a social media video as she campaigns for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Handout Photo - Rebecca Bennett for Congress

New Jersey Dem Has to Watch Her Own Kids for Two Weeks Between Camp End and School Start

Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett says the annual gap between summer camp and the first day of school creates a childcare "dead zone" for working parents, using her family's experience to argue…
August 26, 2026
2 mins read

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