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Saturday, November 23, 2024

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New Jersey collects $618 million in license tax revenue in Q1

By Garden State Times | Nov 22, 2024

New Jersey collected $618 million in license taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Donald Norcross announces initiatives supporting adoption and infrastructure

By Garden State Times | Nov 22, 2024

Congressman Donald Norcross recently shared updates on several initiatives through social media posts dated November 21-22, 2024.

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WinterFest ice skating returns to Cooper River Park

By Garden State Times | Nov 22, 2024

The WinterFest Ice Skating Rink is set to open at Cooper River Park for the 2024-2025 season.

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New Jersey inflation rate lower than national average as of October 2024

By Garden State Times | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, New Jersey experienced a 19.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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EDA funds 5 projects to support economic development in New Jersey during 2023

By Garden State Times | Nov 21, 2024

New Jersey ranked 38th in the US after receiving five EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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Lawmakers urge Governor Murphy to block proposed New Jersey toll increase

By Garden State Times | Nov 21, 2024

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre have urged Governor Phil Murphy to veto the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's decision to implement another toll increase.

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Senator Schepisi addresses housing issues at Montvale town hall

By Garden State Times | Nov 21, 2024

Senator Holly Schepisi, representing New Jersey's 39th District, participated in a town hall meeting in Montvale to discuss state-mandated housing and its effects on the region.

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Bucco urges NJ governor to reconsider EV mandates following Connecticut's decision

By Garden State Times | Nov 21, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco has reiterated his call for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to halt the electric vehicle (EV) mandates.

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Congressman Donald Norcross highlights key issues from leadership praise to local engagement

By Garden State Times | Nov 21, 2024

Congressman Donald Norcross shared tweets on November 20-21 discussing President Biden's leadership, launching an initiative spotlighting South Jersey landmarks, and commenting on recent House votes.

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Somerdale Road Bridge reconstruction project set to begin next month

By Garden State Times | Nov 20, 2024

Next month, a $3.7 million project to reconstruct the Somerdale Road Bridge in Gloucester Township will commence.

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Senator Testa warns of offshore wind farms' vulnerability to sabotage

By Garden State Times | Nov 20, 2024

Senator Michael Testa has expressed concerns about the vulnerability of offshore wind farms to potential sabotage by foreign entities.

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Pennacchio criticizes NJ's reaction to NYC congestion pricing

By Garden State Times | Nov 19, 2024

Senator Joe Pennacchio has criticized New Jersey's response to New York's congestion pricing plan.

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New Jersey's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 51.9% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Garden State Times | Nov 18, 2024

New Jersey collected $4.9 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Corrado's bill on postpartum care signed into law by Governor Murphy

By Garden State Times | Nov 18, 2024

Governor Murphy has signed a bipartisan bill into law that was sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado.

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Donald Norcross highlights initiatives from November tweets

By Garden State Times | Nov 18, 2024

In recent social media posts from mid-November 2024, Congressman Donald Norcross discusses support for constituents dealing with federal agencies and advocates for apprenticeship programs as valuable career paths.

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New Jersey's combined tax revenues up 3.2% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Garden State Times | Nov 16, 2024

New Jersey collected $19.9 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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New Jersey's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 55.8% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Garden State Times | Nov 15, 2024

New Jersey collected $4.9 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 25.3% more home purchase loans in New Jersey in Q3

By Garden State Times | Nov 15, 2024

There were 549 VA home purchases in New Jersey in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $251.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rabid fox discovered in Gloucester Township prompts health department warning

By Garden State Times | Nov 15, 2024

A fox in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, has tested positive for rabies, according to the Camden County Health Department.

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Camden County commissioners tackle food insecurity with new nutrition center

By Garden State Times | Nov 15, 2024

The Board of Commissioners convened at the Rutgers–Camden Campus Center on Friday to discuss food insecurity with community leaders, local organizations, and advocates.