Murphy signs bill to expand NJ tax credits unlocks cultural funding and scraps $1.2B community program
Trenton, NJ – A sweeping overhaul of New Jersey’s Cultural Arts Incentives Program and Aspire Programhas been passed by Governor Phil Murphy after the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced a bill…
Democratic $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill Calls Mothers Both ‘Lactating,’ ‘Birthing’ Individuals
Democrats’ $3.5 trillion spending package refers to mothers as both “pregnant” and “lactating” individuals on 11 separate occasions. Though the spending package specifically mentions the word “mother” three times and the word…
Senate Passes Short-Term Funding Bill As Lawmakers Try To Avoid A Government Shutdown
Congress is one step closer to preventing a government shutdown after a short-term funding bill sailed through the Senate Thursday morning. The continuing resolution funds the federal government through Dec. 3, giving…
Business, Industry Leaders Urge Congress To Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Business and trade group leaders urged Congress on Thursday to rise above political battles and pass the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure legislation before it’s too late. The industry leaders — from the U.S.…
Senate Republicans Filibuster Government Funding Bill Over Debt Ceiling Provision With Three Days Until Shutdown
Senate Republicans Monday filibustered Democrats’ bill to fund the government and suspend the debt ceiling, days before a potential federal shutdown and possible debt default. Republicans vowed for weeks to oppose a…