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New Jersey is not New York City s piggy bank : NJ lawmakers fight NY congestion toll
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PARAMUS Lawmakers are vowing to fight back against a proposed New York City congestion toll with a fee of New Jersey s own that would tax out-of-state drivers going to the city.
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-Wyckoff, said new legislation is in the works to add what he called a sales tax at every New Jersey/New York crossing, and tolls for all non-New Jersey residents.
The New York congestion plan would impose a toll on motorists driving into Manhattan below 60th Street during peak times. New York received key approval at the end of March to move forward with the plan.
Nonprofits Access Small Business Pandemic Loans
April 26, 2021
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law authorizing nonprofits and small businesses to receive up to $15 million in coronavirus relief-related federal grants. The legislation, A. 5446, is part of a five-bill set that will provide up to $100 million in targeted aid to New Jersey enterprises and others suffering from the effects of the pandemic.
Under the terms of the new legislation, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is charged with distributing the funds to nonprofit organizations and businesses within the state, with an eye toward preventing further nonprofit organization and business closures, preserving and creating jobs and spurring economic recovery.
Lagana Statement on Nomination of Rachel Wainer Apter to the New Jersey State Supreme Court
Trenton – Senator Joseph Lagana (D-Bergen/Passaic) issued the following statement on the nomination of Rachael Wainer Apter to the New Jersey Supreme Court:
“Mrs. Wainer Apter’s impressive legal background and personal dedication to ensuring all people receive equal treatment and protection under the law make her a truly inspiring choice to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court.
“The merit of her appointment is clear when you consider her extensive appellate experience, having appeared and argued cases in multiple states. And, of course, she has learned much so from the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg through a coveted U.S. Supreme Court clerkship.