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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…
April 27, 2026
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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…
April 25, 2026
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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…
April 18, 2026
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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…
April 13, 2026
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Mikie Sherrill Scales Back 2.5% Hotel Tax After it Threatened Tourism at the Jersey Shore

Pushback from residents and vacation planners prompts retreat on controversial lodging tax tied to global event. Trenton, NJ – A proposed hotel tax tied to the upcoming World Cup is facing backlash…
March 30, 2026
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Ocean County Braces for 4.5% Tax Levy Increase in 2026

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Energy bills, gas prices, food prices and insurance premiums aren’t the only new increased expenses for Ocean County residents in 2026. As local Republican leaders rail against the…
March 30, 2026
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New Jersey orders public school districts to plan funding plans with private schools for taxpayer funded programs

NJ schools ordered to hold spring talks with nonpublic schools on state-funded aid TRENTON, N.J. – There is no rest for the weary in cash strapped school districts like Lakewood, Jackson, Middletown,…
March 26, 2026
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