Middletown schools announce plan for 10% tax hike days after meeting to close multiple schools

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LEONARDO, N.J. — Things for Middletown residents could be getting worse. Just days after announcing plans to close three schools, Middletown Township Public School District is now considering a tax hike of…

March 24, 2025

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New Jersey Gun Owners Face New Tax Threat as Murphy Targets Ammo and Firearms

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Trenton, NJ – If you’re a gun owner in New Jersey, you might want to stock up on ammunition now—Governor Phil Murphy’s latest budget proposal is taking aim at your wallet once…

March 24, 2025

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Governor Murphy Proposes 10% Alcohol Tax Hike to Boost New Jersey Revenue

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Trenton, NJ—New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed raising the state’s alcoholic beverage tax by 10%, a move aimed at generating an additional $18.5 million in revenue for the fiscal year 2026…

March 24, 2025

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Ocean County unveils $608.7M budget with stable tax rate, major investment in growth and education

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners introduced its $608,759,015 budget for 2025 this week, promising no increase to the county property tax rate while funding a wide array…

March 23, 2025

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New Jersey Surcharge Taxes Your Utility Bills 3% to Pay for Those Who Can’t for ‘Societal Benefit’

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TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Latham Tiver and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr., both Republicans from New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District, called Thursday for a full audit of the state’s Societal Benefit Charge (SBC),…

March 22, 2025

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Murphy Leads NJ Democrat Charge Against Trump Tax Cuts While Championing Massive Tax Increases in own State

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TRENTON, N.J. — Democrats in New Jersey are pushing for New Jersey taxes to increase across the board and Governor Phil Murphy is leading that effort. Murphy and Democrats are now criticizing…

March 21, 2025

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Phil Murphy Wants to Tax the Cloud, Raising Costs for Millions to Use Online Services

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TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon on Thursday demanded answers from Gov. Phil Murphy regarding a proposed new tax on digital services that could raise costs for millions of…

March 21, 2025

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Should New Jersey’s Disabled Veterans Get a Tax Break? New Bill Calls for $5,000 Rebate

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TRENTON, NJ — A newly introduced bill seeks to provide property tax relief for disabled veterans in New Jersey by offering a rebate based on their level of service-connected disability, legislators announced.…

March 18, 2025

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New Jersey’s New ‘Fun Tax’ Pushed by Governor Phil Murphy Is Anything But Fun

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TRENTON, N.J. — A new tax proposal from Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is drawing backlash across New Jersey, targeting recreational activities such as bowling, laser tag, and miniature golf as part of…

March 13, 2025

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Maryland’s New Sweet Tooth Tax: Snacks and Soda Taxes on the Horizon Under Governor Moore’s Latest Budget Proposal

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TRENTON, N.J. — Maryland residents are facing a series of new tax proposals and increases under Governor Wes Moore’s administration, aimed at addressing a projected $3 billion budget deficit for fiscal year…

March 13, 2025

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New Jerseyans Grapple with $15,000 Annual Property Tax Bills as State Named Most Expensive Again

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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents pay the highest taxes in the country, according to a new WalletHub study that confirms what many in the state have long suspected. The average taxpayer…

March 7, 2025

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Lawmaker blasts Murphy’s criticism of Trump, calls out ‘hypocrisy’ on taxes and spending

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TRENTON, N.J. — Since becoming governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy has done the exact opposite of what President Donald J. Trump is promising with his Department of Government Efficiency. He has…

March 7, 2025

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Candidate for New Jersey Governor Says He Will Cut Income Tax for Veterans, Enact $2500 Property Tax Rebate

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Joseph Rullo vows sweeping reforms for veterans in New Jersey governor bid TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rullo has pledged to make veterans a top priority in his campaign,…

March 7, 2025

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Florida businessman sentenced to prison for immigant labor scheme, tax evasion, and worker’s death

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WASHINGTON – A Florida construction business owner was sentenced on Feb. 20 to four years in prison and ordered to forfeit more than $5.5 million after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit…

March 6, 2025

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Drops New Taxes on Small Businesse and Consumers

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Maryland residents are facing a wave of new tax proposals and increases introduced this year under Governor Wes Moore’s administration. Aimed at addressing a projected $3 billion budget deficit for fiscal year…

March 6, 2025

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Tax the Tips: AOC Officially Opposes No Tax on Tips for waitresses and bartenders

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New York, NY – She has gone from ‘tax the rich’ to ‘tax the tips’ in a matter of weeks. Months after former Vice President Kamala Harris championed President Donald Trump’s ‘no…

March 5, 2025

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New Jersey Pushing Unconstitutional Property Tax Grab, Cutting Municipal Aid

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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will soon notify all 564 municipalities that state aid for their upcoming budgets will be reduced by $150 million, officials announced.…

March 4, 2025

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Governor Phil Murphy’s New‘Fun Tax’ Sparks Outrage in New Jersey

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TRENTON, NJ – Vacations to the Jersey Shore are about to get more expensive under New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s latest tax, being dubbed the ‘fun tax’ by the opposition. Governor Murphy’s…

March 4, 2025

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New Jersey lawmakers criticize governor’s budget, call for tax relief

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TRENTON, N.J. – Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed FY2026 budget, arguing it exacerbates the state’s affordability crisis by increasing spending rather than prioritizing tax…

March 3, 2025

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Governor Murphy’s Latest Plan is to Tax the Second Amendment Rights of New Jerseyans

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Trenton, NJ – Can the government tax constitutional rights? The answer apparently, is yes, and now Governor Phil Murphy wants to increase taxes on guns and ammo. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy…

March 3, 2025

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