Knife-Wielding Suspect Robs Brooklyn Taxi Driver, Steals Car and $400 During Early-Morning Dispute

Brooklyn, NY – A taxi driver suffered minor injuries after a passenger allegedly pulled a knife, stole his vehicle, and fled with cash and credit cards during an early-morning robbery in Brooklyn,…

New Jersey’s Wealth Flight Accelerates as High Taxes Push Residents, Billions in Income Out of State

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lost nearly 19,400 tax filers and more than $2.5 billion in adjusted gross income between 2022 and 2023 as higher-income residents continued leaving for lower-tax states, according…

New Jersey Bills Target Rising Pet Food Costs With Tax Breaks and $400K Assistance Program

TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey lawmakers are backing proposals aimed at easing the growing financial strain of pet ownership, including a statewide tax exemption on pet food and a $400,000 taxpayer-funded…

State audit Finds Rockaway Cut Costs, Lowered Taxes but Still Faces Oversight Gaps

Rockaway, NJ — A follow-up state audit found Rockaway Township saved more than $1.4 million on prescription benefits and used excess funds to reduce property taxes, but still faces compliance issues with…

Ex-NJEA President Who Blew $40M in Union Dues on Failed Campaign Blames 2% Tax Cap for NJ School Cuts

Trenton, NJ — Former New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean Spiller, whose union-backed gubernatorial campaign spent roughly $40 million before he finished fifth in the 2025 Democratic primary, is now at…

New Jersey Lawmaker Who Sued State and Won $1 Million, Now Wants to “Tax the Rich”

NJ Lawmaker Katie Brennan Pushes ‘Millionaires Tax’ Plan After $1M Settlement Case Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmaker Katie Brennan is advancing a pair of tax proposals targeting the state’s highest earners…

NJ GOP Senators Urge Sherrill to Restore School Aid Before Budget Deadline, Warn of Cuts and Tax Hikes

Trenton, NJ — Two Republican state senators are pressing Gov. Mikie Sherrill to reverse proposed limits on school funding, warning that districts across New Jersey are already cutting programs and raising property…

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Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise

Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…

New Jersey Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation

Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…

NJ PBS to Shut Down After State and Federal Public Funding Pulled: Can’t Operate Without Taxpayer Funding

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey’s only statewide public television network will shut down in June after losing both state and federal funding, ending a 15-year run that already operated on a fraction…

Adventure Crossing Bubble About to Burst: Facing Foreclosure, Lawsuits, $37M Debt, $962K Tax Bill in Jackson Township

Jackson, NJ — Mounting debt, a foreclosure lawsuit, and nearly $1 million in unpaid taxes are pushing Jackson’s long-promised Adventure Crossing project deeper into financial distress, raising new doubts about whether the…

New Jersey Democrats Divided on Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Sales Tax Increase Could Cover Parts of the Jersey Shore

Trenton, NJ — A proposal to raise taxes to help cover 2026 World Cup costs is exposing divisions among New Jersey Democrats, after U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly pushed back on a…

Man in a navy suit and red tie stands beside a 'Welcome to Jackson Township' sign at a road entrance.

Jackson Township Mayor Announces Plan to Seize 129 Properties for Alleged $14.2 Million in Unpaid Taxes

JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township’s Republican leaders are ready to seize 129 private properties as officials say they are moving to recover more than $14.2 million in unpaid property taxes across 129…

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Escape From New Jersey: State Leads Nation in Outbound Moves for 8th Year as Residents Leave Over Taxes and Costs

Trenton, NJ — More New Jersey residents are leaving than arriving for the eighth straight year, with about 62% of moves in 2025 classified as outbound, according to the United Van Lines…

Jackson Moves to Seize 129 Properties Over Unpaid Taxes But Major Questions Remain

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is preparing to take control of 129 properties tied to more than $14.2 million in unpaid taxes, but as the aggressive foreclosure plan moves forward, a series…

Mikie Sherrill Called out on World Cup Sales Tax Double Talk

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey assemblyman is publicly challenging Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup funding strategy, arguing her administration’s push for temporary taxes conflicts with claims that most fans—and their spending—will…

Crowd of protesters at a political rally holding signs and American flags; the prominent sign says, 'Government-Run HEALTH CARE Will TAX You To DEATH!!' A second sign quotes Ronald Reagan about government solving problems.

New Jersey Towns Continue Public Healthcare Double Taxation Hike Across the State

TRENTON, N.J. — Homeowners across New Jersey are absorbing rising property tax bills tied to municipal employee health insurance costs, a shift that effectively forces residents to pay twice as their own…

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Howell Council Advances $67.4M Budget With Tax Increase, Residents Raise Zoning Concerns Tuesday

Howell Township, NJ — Residents face a proposed tax increase as township officials introduced a $67.4 million municipal budget Tuesday night while fielding public complaints about zoning enforcement and neighborhood development. The…

Mikie Sherrill’s New Gross Profit Corporate Tax Plan Could Put Many New Jersey Small Businesses Out of Business

Proposed limits on loss write-offs spark debate over affordability, revenue and business climate TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed change to New Jersey’s business tax structure is drawing sharp debate as state leaders…

New Jersey, New York Top ‘Most Disliked States’ Lists as Cost, Taxes, Attitude Drive Perception

Recent rankings cite affordability, population loss, and public sentiment as key factors Chicago, IL — Illinois, New Jersey, and New York are frequently ranked among the “most disliked” states in recent 2025–2026…

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