Virginia proposes 10% income tax increase for wealthy earners

RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would create a higher income tax rate for the state’s wealthiest earners, directing millions in additional revenue toward education, childcare, and…

Skims to pay $200K fine over improper NJ sales tax charges

TRENTON, N.J. – Skims Body, Inc., the apparel brand founded by Kim Kardashian, has agreed to pay a $200,000 civil penalty after New Jersey officials alleged the company improperly charged sales tax…

Virginia lawmakers propose new local sales tax under Governor Spanberger

RICHMOND, VA – A new bill introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would give all counties and cities the power to levy an additional local sales and use tax—subject to voter…

Virginia bill proposes 11% excise tax on guns and ammunition as new governor takes charge

RICHMOND, VA – A new measure introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would impose an 11% excise tax on the retail sale of firearms and ammunition, directing the revenue to support…

Taxpayers in Toms River and Jackson should pay for road paving in private gated communities, New Jersey lawmaker says

JACKSON, NJ – There’s bad news on the horizon for towns with large senior citizen populations like Jackson Township and Toms River. Under the current law in New Jersey, private gated communities…

E-ZPass tolls should be tax deductible in New Jersey, lawmakers push new bill to make it happen

Trenton, NJ – A bipartisan Senate proposal would allow New Jersey drivers to deduct up to $1,000 in E-ZPass tolls from their gross income taxes, offering targeted relief to commuters who regularly…

New Jersey’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ bill dies in Trenton as Democrats close session without action

TRENTON, N.J. – A plan to exempt service workers’ tips from New Jersey’s income tax has stalled in Trenton, ending the legislative session without a vote as lawmakers shifted focus to other…

New York bill seeks to repeal highway use tax long criticized by trucking industry

ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly aims to eliminate the state’s long-standing highway use tax, a levy that trucking companies say puts them at a competitive…

DC man admits to pointing gun at taxi driver after skipping fare

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Washington man has pleaded guilty to assault and weapons charges after pulling a gun on a taxi driver during a 2019 fare dispute, federal prosecutors announced Friday. According…

Brooklyn Daycare Center Fraud Case Uncovers $68 Million in Illegal Taxpayer Funds

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Two Brooklyn women have pleaded guilty to participating in a massive Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme that funneled more than $68 million in taxpayer funds through fake claims tied…

Taxi driver slashed, carjacked by passengers in violent Howell Township attack

Knife-wielding duo steals taxi after slashing driver in face Howell Township, NJ — A 46-year-old taxi driver was violently attacked and carjacked by two passengers late last night in Howell Township, prompting…

New Jersey lawmakers seek to cut school property taxes in half for senior homeowners

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing a sweeping new property tax relief program for seniors that would reimburse half of the school property taxes paid by residents age 65 and…

New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Block State Dems from Raiding Gas Tax Fund for Train Services

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to prevent money raised from the state’s 2016 gas tax increase from being used to fund passenger or freight…

New ‘Barnegat Bay Protection Act’ would use fertilizer taxes for preservation and restoration

TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to establish a permanent funding stream dedicated to restoring and preserving the Barnegat Bay estuary and its watershed, one of…

Center: Political insider Noriko Kowaleski parties with member of the Toms River Council aligned against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick

Mayor Rodrick Opposes Council Patronage Measures, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Taxpayer Protection

TOMS RIVER, NJ – At this week’s township council meeting, Toms River Mayor Rodrick delivered a strong message of transparency and fairness, sharply criticizing recent council proposals that prioritize political insiders over …

Ditch your lawn, save on taxes: New bill offers $250 tax credit for ripping out the grass

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Residents living near Barnegat Bay may soon get a financial incentive to rip out their grass. A new bill sponsored by Senator James W. Holzapfel (R–Monmouth, Ocean) would…

Phil Murphy Budgets $1 Million to Fund New Jersey’s Fight Against Trump , Raises Taxes

TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy has released his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for New Jersey, outlining $58.1 billion in spending, an increase of roughly $2 billion from the previous year.…

Ocean County Seeks to Double Open Space Tax in 2026 With Ballot Referendum

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners began the new year with a historic swearing-in and an ambitious proposal from its new director aimed at curbing overdevelopment through expanded…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy R and First Lady Tammy Murphy greet parade-goers during the 61st Annual Labor Day Parade in south Plainfield

NJ Dems Give $26 Million To Tammy Murphy Committee as Part of $128 Million Taxpayer Funded Spending Spree

Trenton, NJ – Move over Minnesota, New Jersey’s last-minute effort to funnel over a hundred million dollars into political pet projects, including $26 million to a committee run by New Jersey First…

Mayor Rodrick: Another Disappointing Day for Toms River Taxpayers

Toms River, NJ — Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick today expressed deep disappointment over the Township Council’s failure to act on a critical opportunity that could have saved Toms River taxpayers between $900,000 and $1.5…

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