The findings come as lawmakers and the Murphy administration are at odds over a budget proposal to put roughly $317 million into New Jersey’s reserves – a move considered inappropriate by legislative leaders who argue the state still has too many bills to pay.
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Judge strikes Wire Act interpretation opponents said could harm NJ gaming
Last year the U.S. Department of Justice proposed expanding the law in such a way that would ban any online gambling that crosses state lines, but on Monday U.S. District Judge Paul Barbadoro ruled the law only applies to sports betting, and not in-state online gambling and lotteries.
Read More »Bill would check NJ Transit ‘sovereign immunity’ claims
In January, the agency successfully argued the claim - a provision protecting government agencies from being sued under the Eleventh Amendment - resulting in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturning a $824,152 award made to former NJ Transit employee who said he was injured on the job.
Read More »Task force set to outline findings on EDA tax break programs
The panel appointed by Gov. Phil Murphy said it will release its findings on how to improve the state's incentives and strengthen oversight at a hearing on June 10.
Read More »Murphy dangles $125 credit in exchange for millionaire’s tax
Under the proposal, the one-time credit would be available to homeowners and renters who make between $10,000 and $250,000 a year when they file their 2019 gross income tax returns.
Read More »Murphy: Medical marijuana expansion plans ‘not at odds’
The governor insists that his plan does not conflict with a similarly aimed bill moving through the Legislature, even though several provisions in the measure and opposition from top lawmakers could hinder his administration's moves.
Read More »Report: EDA hit with grand jury subpoena over corporate tax break program
It is not clear who the subjects of the subpoena are, but it revolves around companies that received Grow New Jersey tax breaks, according to Politco.
Read More »Cannabis insiders: Medical marijuana good baseline for eventual adult-use
The buzz around the Cannabis World Congress and Business Exposition in New York City on Friday is that New Jersey's decision to expand its medicinal program is still a good first step toward recreational.
Read More »Sweeney slams Murphy over ‘excessive vetoing’
During their first two years in office, Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine absolutely vetoed four bills and conditionally vetoed 13 bills, compared to Republican Gov. Chris Christie's 38 absolute and 58 conditional vetoes and Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy's nine absolute and 53 conditional vetoes. All three governors presided over a Democrat-controlled state Legislature.
Read More »NJ activist groups seek criminal probe into Norcross over tax breaks
A dozen organizations are seeking state and federal investigations into whether the state's multi-billion dollar tax breaks were crafted to benefit the Norcross brothers - George, Philip and Donald - and affiliated businesses.
Read More »Medical marijuana expansion bill could be headed to Murphy’s desk today
Following the state Assembly's approval of the measure last week, the state Senate is set to vote on a measure Thursday that would dramatically develop New Jersey's medical marijuana program.
Read More »Ex-senator launches new bid for Exxon settlement documents
Ray Lesniak said he was moved to make the new bid by Gov. Phil Murphy’s decision to hire Ted Wells, the defense attorney for Exxon Mobil in the case, to handle his own defense in a suit filed by George Norcross in connection with the administration's tax break inquiry.
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