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Prieto opposes estate tax phase-out plan in latest split with Sweeney, Christie
Already at odds with Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford) and Gov. Chris Christie over a proposed state takeover of Atlantic City’s finances, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Secaucus) bucked the two leaders again on Monday by coming out against a full repeal of New Jersey’s estate tax.
A FAMILIAR STORY: PROPERTY TAXES CLIMB, TAX RELIEF REMAINS FLAT
True transparency would let average New Jerseyans see for themselves that the popular Homestead tax-relief program is not keeping pace with increasing property taxes
NJ agriculture secretary: Farmers would benefit from change to estate tax
Add New Jersey's secretary of agriculture to the list of officials endorsing a change to the state's estate tax. Secretary Douglas Fisher spoke Monday in favor of changing the unpopular tax while testifying before the Assembly Budget Committee as part of the panel's ongoing review of Gov. Chris Christie's proposed $34.8 billion budget.
HOW EFFECTIVE ARE THE STATE’S EFFORTS TO PROTECT OUR KIDS FROM LEAD?
Screening programs are in place, but follow-up is sloppy; meanwhile. tens of millions may have been diverted from funds meant for lead abatement
Assemblyman: A.C. families are depending on N.J. leaders to reach a deal
The current plight of Atlantic City has ripple effects that go far beyond the shores of the Southern New Jersey coastal community.
The Saga of Your Money: The Struggle Continues
One of the great privileges that I have been afforded during my current term in the Legislature is the honor of being the Chairman of the Assembly State & Local Government Committee. This committee has wide jurisdiction over various aspects of government services. The area that I have tried to make a particular focus of the committee is with regards to property taxes. No singular issue causes as much frustration and oftentimes anger for New Jersey residents then the seemingly endless struggle for our government to bring this issue under control.
DOT commissioner: Transportation Trust Fund will run out of cash in August
New Jersey's acting transportation chief told state lawmakers that his department would likely run out of money to pay for new and ongoing transportation projects in early August if Gov. Chris Christie and the Legislature fail to reach a resolution to renew the ailing Transportation Trust Fund.
Singleton Urges Christie Administration to put forth TTF Plan with the Clock Running Out
Assemblyman Troy Singleton expressed concern during Wednesday's Assembly Budget Committee hearing on proposed FY 2017 spending for the Department of Transportation that time is running out with no clear plan in place to fund the state's Transportation Trust Fund (TTF).