These few NJ Democrats speak out after George Norcross indictment
Several Democrats — in Congress, one in state Senate and some candidates — who commented on racketeering and other charges facing NJ power broker George Norcross.
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Progressives Say NJ, Like NYC, Should Let Legal Noncitizens Vote
Some progressive activists say New Jersey should follow the lead of New York City, where the city council has approved a bill giving more than 800,000 noncitizens legally living in the city the right to vote in local elections.
Email only for public to comment on 2021 state budget
The Legislature begins its review of Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget Tuesday, with the typical four-month marathon turned into a sprint concluding in three weeks.
Groups Urge Tax Hikes to Narrow NJ’s $10B Drop in Revenue
Brandon McKoy, president of New Jersey Policy Perspective, said New Jersey ended up with the slowest recovery in the nation after the Great Recession because it wouldn’t consider tax increases.
Make the Rich Pay More Taxes — They Won’t Leave NJ, Progressives Say
The coalition, made up faith, labor, environmental, transportation, housing and community organizations, is also calling for restoration of the 7% state sales tax.