Fighting Murphy's taxes, biz groups say economy 'horrible'
Business groups are hammering Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget plan over its more than $1 billion in tax hikes, two-thirds affecting the wealthy and corporations.
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COVID-19 is Costing NJ Tons of Cash. Murphy Avoiding Talking About Cuts
He's mostly talking about more borrowing, and hoping for federal funds.
NJ Business Survey: Reopening and Surviving Aren’t the Same Thing
"Reopening is one thing, sustainability is another," said NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka.
Murphy Tax Plans Meet Skeptical Lawmakers, Business Groups
Raising the tax rate on income between $1M and $5M from 8.97% to 10.75% is forecast to increase revenues by $493.8M in fiscal 2021.
To Help NJ Shift Workers, Bill Seeks to End Schedule Surprises
Labor activists Thursday renewed their campaign for a state law guaranteeing more predictable work schedules for people employed by bigger businesses in four industries.
Murphy: ‘Show stopper’ benefits from millionaires tax
Governor says he's optimistic a millionaires tax will eventually pass because polls show its popular and the money would fund programs helping the middle class.
Yet Again, NJ’s Business Climate Ranked Last by Tax Group
New Jersey has maintained an unwanted title, designated by the Tax Foundation as having the lowest-ranked business tax climate in the United States.
How Minimum Wage Hike Could Drive Up NJ's Medicare Spending
State is being pressed to increase Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements along with the $15 minimum wage, or patients will pay more or providers could close.