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- Task Force Finds Potential Crimes in NJ’s Tax-Incentive Programs
- Panel set up to examine the state’s controversial economic-development tax breaks announces evidence of ‘potential criminal violations’ but gives no details
- Is the Federal SALT Cap Putting NJ Residents on the Road to Other States?
- Some anecdotal evidence suggests more New Jerseyans are moving out of state, but independent fiscal analysts say there’s no sign of an outmigration exodus
- NJ’s New Bail Program in Financial Bind: Judiciary Wants State Funding
- Budget committee hears that without a long-term fix for pretrial system’s financing, ‘judiciary will be forced to take cost-cutting measures’
- New Scrutiny of Longtime Income Cap on NJ Seniors’ Property-Tax Relief
- Governor’s budget plan keeps lid on income eligibility for the ‘senior freeze’ program. But, amid concerns over outmigration, lawmakers may seek adjustment
- NJ’s Unemployment Trust Fund Bounces Back, with Big Savings for Business
- The fund has been replenished since a 2010 constitutional amendment prohibited it from being raided for other purposes. Other revenue streams are not as protected
- Lawmakers at Budget Hearing Quiz AG on Hot Legal Issues
- Legislators zero in on bail reform, marijuana legalization, court actions against Trump administration and more
- Resistance to Murphy’s Tax on Millionaires Out in Open at Budget Hearing
- In second day of hearings concerning governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2020, lawmakers underline their aversion to tax hikes, including on high earners
- Treasury Urges Lawmakers to Pump Up State’s Meager Fiscal Reserves
- State’s top financial analysts caution legislators to protect $1 billion budget surplus projected for fiscal year 2020 rather than raid the funds
- Small Tax Break in Cards for New Jersey’s Metal Manufacturers
- Sponsors say it would allow New Jersey foundries to better compete with those elsewhere in U.S. and would have minimal impact on state budget
- Whistleblower Says Her Former Company Lied in EDA Tax-Incentive Application
- Testimony before task force adds to concerns that state’s economic-development programs were loosely administered and prone to abuse
- Paterson’s School Funding Woes Dominate Public Budget Hearing
- Assembly committee is told Paterson school district is facing severe deficit, would have to make ‘massive’ staffing cuts if nothing changes
- NJ Pension System Unlikely to Meet FY2019 7.5% Assumed Rate of Return
- Investments generated just under 2 percent for first eight months of current fiscal year, according to new figures released by New Jersey State Investment Council
- Kean Spearheads, Senate OKs NJ Tax Write-Off for Charitable Giving
- Move was given impetus by federal tax changes. Supporters say it would help food banks, shelters, other nonprofits but Assembly has yet to act
- Lawmaker Wants to Halt Automatic Minimum Wage Increases if Economy Dips
- Assemblyman Roy Freiman wants ‘off-ramp’ that would temporarily suspend wage hikes if unemployment rose or state revenues declined
- Moody’s: State Revenue Shortfall Could Roil Murphy’s Budget
- Rating agency says income-tax receipts need to rise by 17 percent to match projections; is ‘uncertain’ state will get there
- NJ Whistleblower Case Shows Christie Pressure for Tax Breaks
- The suit provides a window into a program that Gov. Murphy has called ‘an $11 billion black hole’
- Speakers at Budget Hearing Get Messages Across — Despite 3-Minute Clock
- Students, parents, teachers explain how funding cuts will hurt districts, while those getting more cash celebrate new lease on educational life. Millionaire’s tax, other topics explored as well
- Pascrell Tries to End Big Tax Break for Wealthy Investment Managers
- Proposed legislation would change how federal government treats ‘carried interest.’ Congressman says no place for a ‘parallel tax code’ for the rich
- Trenton Seeks $10M a Year to Offset Revenue Lost on Tax-Exempt State Buildings
- Measure to reinstate ‘Trenton Capital City Aid’ clears Senate committee, looks to have the backing of Murphy administration
- The Provocative Millionaire’s Tax: Its Potential (and Past) in NJ
- Gov. Phil Murphy’s determination to try again for a true millionaire’s tax could make budget negotiations with fellow Democrats difficult. How many of them know the origin of his plan?
- State Budget for 2020: Now It’s the Public’s Turn to Weigh In
- Four legislative hearings on Gov. Phil Murphy’s $38.6B spending plan for the coming fiscal year will be held over the next two weeks
- Are Camden’s Millions in Tax Incentives Benefiting Residents?
- In poor city, praise for the economic opportunity the incentives spur, but some have doubts
- Race Is on to Win Federal ‘Opportunity Zone’ Tax Incentives
- Officials in communities across the state are studying how to jumpstart redevelopment with federal program’s tax breaks
- Business Leaders Say They’re Falling Behind, Need State Help
- Chamber of Commerce head suggests lower taxes, an improved transportation infrastructure, and a lot less regulation required
- With Aid from Trenton Flat, Municipal Officials Foresee Problems
- While inflation has risen 21 percent since mid-2007, total state aid to towns is down almost 11 percent over that time
- Sweeney on Murphy Budget: He’d Like More Savings, No Millionaire’s Tax
- Senate president also presses governor to quadruple planned subsidy for New Jersey Transit, to $100 million
- Revenue Forecast Cut for FY2019 Income Tax, Shortfall Worries Eased
- Administration does more than cut, bumps up corporate business-tax projections by nearly $700 million
- Murphy’s Budget Is $1B Bigger than Last Year’s, Promises $1B in Savings
- Governor’s proposal receives a far less hostile response from fellow Democrats than his budget last year, although they still seem at odds over possible tax hikes
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