85% of New Jersey is Fed Up With Phil Murphy Citing Taxes, Transportation and Education as Key Problems
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — An overwhelming 85% of New Jersey residents are dissatisfied with how the state government is handling the cost of living and affordability, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released…
Murphy approval rating sinks below Trump in New Jersey as taxes, illegal immigration key concerns
TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald Trump holds an edge with approval ratings in New Jersey, matching or exceeding Governor Phil Murphy in key metrics, according to new polling data released this week…
Toms River freezes property taxes for second year as mayor slashes payroll by $5.5M
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River residents will see no increase in their municipal property taxes this year, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced, marking the second consecutive year of a 0% tax hike…
Toms River Township slashes $5.5 million in payroll to keep taxes at 0%
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If you live in Toms River, you’re not going to have to worry about your municipal taxes increasing this year. Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced that the…
Maryland attorney pleads guilty to failing to pay over $2.1M in employment taxes
COLLEGE PARK, MD. — A Maryland lawyer admitted in federal court Monday to willfully failing to pay more than $2.1 million in employment taxes withheld from his law firm’s employees over a…
Josh Gottheimer pitches plan to raise your property taxes if he becomes governor
TRENTON, NJ — U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat running for governor of New Jersey, unveiled a proposal aimed at slashing property tax burdens for newcomers by allowing them to pay the…
New Jersey lawmakers move to cut Murphy summer energy hike with bill to suspend taxes and fees
TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey Republican senators have introduced legislation to temporarily suspend taxes and fees on electricity bills in an effort to reduce costs for residents ahead of expected rate…
Embattled Middletown School Board Puts Closures on Hold, Will Drastically Raise Taxes Instead
LEONARDO, N.J. — The Middletown Township Public School District has announced it will not move forward with previously considered school closures for the 2025–2026 academic year, following a revised proposal involving a…
Phil Murphy is Raising Taxes $1 Billion This Year as Parting Gift to New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — If taxes are your main concern, then New Jersey isn’t the state for you now, and definitely won’t be the state for you after this year. Key Points New…
New Jersey Surcharge Taxes Your Utility Bills 3% to Pay for Those Who Can’t for ‘Societal Benefit’
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),…
Maryland’s New Sweet Tooth Tax: Snacks and Soda Taxes on the Horizon Under Governor Moore’s Latest Budget Proposal
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…
Lawmaker blasts Murphy’s criticism of Trump, calls out ‘hypocrisy’ on taxes and spending
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…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Drops New Taxes on Small Businesse and Consumers
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…
Phil Murphy Wants to Raise Your Taxes, But Doesn’t Want to Fund Your Suburban Schools
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra (R-Ocean) are criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy’s school funding proposal, arguing that it deliberately underfunds schools while forcing districts to raise property taxes.…
Murphy Touts Affordability in Budget Address, But New Jersey’s Rising Costs and Taxes Tell a Different Story
Trenton, NJ – In his annual budget address delivered on Tuesday, February 25, Governor Phil Murphy painted an optimistic picture of New Jersey’s affordability, claiming his administration has made historic strides in…
New Jersey man admits to filing false tax returns, avoiding over $1 million in taxes
NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey man pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return, admitting he failed to report income over multiple years and avoided paying more than $1 million in…
Spadea Calls for Higher Tolls, Taxing the Rich, and an Atlantic City Congestion Tax
As the New Jersey gubernatorial race intensifies, candidate Bill Spadea’s tax policy positions have come under scrutiny. Spadea, a former radio host and political commentator, has made various statements regarding taxation that…
‘Solidarity Levies’: Foreign Officials Make Serious Push For Global Climate Taxes Ahead Of Trump’s Second Term
Foreign government officials attending the ongoing U.N. climate change summit are advocating for de facto global climate taxes to fund green energy development in poor countries ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return…
Watch: Governor Murphy Defends High Taxes in New Jersey, Silent on Kamala’s Radical Agenda
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy defended his state’s tax policies during a tense exchange on CNBC, where he faced sharp criticism over the high tax burden and progressive economic…
Toms River School Board Candidates Focus on Taxes, Spending, and Student Performance
Toms River – In a bid to address the challenges facing Toms River School District, Maria Matarazzo and Diane Oxley have joined forces to run for the Toms River School Board. Running…
Toms River School Taxes Going up 9.9% as Superintendent Facing Ethics Charges
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent Michael Citta, who served as underboss to disgraced and convicted former Superintendent Michael Rittaco, is facing ethics charges alleging election interference and using public school…
Brick Construction Owner Admits to Failing to Pay Employee Taxes, Faces Prison Time
TRENTON, N.J. – Gerard Artz, a 44-year-old construction company owner from Brick, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to failing to collect and remit employee taxes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.…
Report Shows New Jersey Now Has Highest Property Taxes in America
TRENTON, NJ – If you’ve ever wondered why your property taxes feel like they’re sky-high, you’re not alone. In 2024, some states are pushing property taxes to new heights, and it’s hitting…
New Jersey Electric Vehicle Buyers Face New Taxes and Surcharges
TRENTON, NJ – If taxes are your number one concern, buying an EV in the Garden State might not be for you. Despite New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s push to a gas-less…
New Jersey Workers Would Benefit in Proposed Termination of Taxes of Tips
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – New Jersey workers could see immediate tax relief and more money in their pocket each day under a plan announced by former President Donald Trump to cease taxes…
Phil Murphy Wants New Jersey Businesses to Bail Out NJ Transit with More Taxes
New Jersey Businesses Oppose Proposed Corporate Transit Tax TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Transit is having a money problem. Hailed as the future of New Jersey’s green energy foundation, the mass transit…
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