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New Jersey Senate committee advances bills to provide tax relief to Atlantic City

March 24, 2022 The Center Square

Legislation proponents say will provide Atlantic City with some tax relief has been advanced by the New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

New Jersey bill would funnel sports wagering revenues to finance transportation projects

March 24, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee has unanimously advanced legislation to require a percentage of sports wagering revenues be used for local tax relief purposes for Atlantic City.

Proposal would temporarily roll back New Jersey’s gas tax

March 17, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey lawmakers could soon consider rolling back the state’s gas tax at least temporarily.

New Jersey to receive $641 million under a nationwide opioid settlement

March 14, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey is set to receive $641 million from settlements with New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson and the country’s three largest pharmaceutical distributors for their role in the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis.

Analysis: New Jersey has the 10th highest tax rate in the country

March 11, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey taxpayers pay some of the highest taxes in the country, a new analysis from WalletHub revealed.

New Jersey governor signs legislation to bar Russian investments

March 10, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation to bar government dealings with companies associated with the governments of Russia and Belarus.

Murphy unveils $48.9B proposed New Jersey spending plan

March 9, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a $48.9 billion fiscal 2023 spending plan, one that includes a $4.2 billion budget “surplus.”

Legislation would enforce New Jersey’s racing commission’s internal controls

March 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee advanced legislation to enforce internal controls of the New Jersey Racing Commission, including the prompt reporting of revenues.

New Jersey businesses could benefit from Senate committee’s replenishment plan

March 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Replenishment of the New Jersey’s unemployment insurance fund by businesses can be offset with federal dollars if a bill advanced by the Senate Labor Committee becomes law.

New Jersey governor poised to give annual budget address with the advantage of money

March 7, 2022 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is poised to give his annual budget address on Tuesday, and he finds himself in the enviable position of having a “budget surplus.”