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NJBIA: New Jersey ranks last in regional business climate
NJBIA's 2026 analysis ranks New Jersey last in the region for business climate, citing high taxes, property taxes and costs.
NJ FY27 budget hearing highlights business tax concerns
Lawmakers heard testimony this week on Gov. Mikie Sherrill's proposed $60.7 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2027. Business groups raised concerns over tax proposals, employers costs and fiscal growth.
Business groups react to Sherrill’s $60.7B NJ budget, mixed reviews (updated)
Business groups and policy advocates are weighing in on Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s $60.7 billion spending plan, applauding cuts and reforms while noting tax concerns.
NJBIA launches video series to inform voters before election
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association debuts its Blueprint Minute playlist to help New Jerseyans understand key business issues and the gubernatorial candidates’ policy positions.
Law enacted with bipartisan support provides $500M for NJ manufacturing
Following its launch, New Jersey's Next Manufacturing Program moves ahead with NJEDA draft rules, a clean energy focus and job-creating incentives.
Business leaders find significant flaws in Murphy’s last budget
While Democrats celebrate the record $58.8 billion spending plan, critics warn of rising costs and future fiscal risk.
Murphy signs $58.8B NJ budget with tax hikes, relief aid
The spending plan includes the largest property tax relief package in state history – as well as tax increases on nicotine, sports betting, internet gaming and more.
NJBIA to host Ciattarelli, Sherrill at key business forum (updated)
The annual Employer Legislative Committee Reception offers the chance for the primary winners to directly engage with the state’s job creators.
Coolest Thing Made in NJ revealed at manufacturing summit
This year's event, which marks the transition from the NJMEP to the NJBIA, allowed the industry to discuss current challenges and also crowned the winner of the inaugural contest.
Amid uncertain conditions, NJ lawmakers deliberate $58B budget
The Assembly and Senate Budget committees each held public hearings, gathering feedback from a wide variety of constituents and groups on a range of issues concerning the record spending plan.
Trump unveils sweeping tariff plan
President Donald Trump made the "declaration of economic independence," signing an executive order April 2 and declaring it "one of the most important days, in my opinion, in American history." More on the plan.
Budget hearings get underway in Trenton
Running over seven hours, representatives from the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, NJBIA, New Jersey Council of County Colleges, the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey and others voiced concerns and offered feedback about the governor's proposed $58 billion spending plan.
