- 2018-03-15
- NJ Advance Media
There was a fear not too long ago that the iconic Shore dive Asbury Lanes would have to be shutdown for good or demolished because of structural and mechanical issues that plagued the popular bowling and music venue after 50 years of use.
But part of real estate investment company iStar's development plan of Asbury Park included restoring the 18-lane bowling alley, which opened in the 1960s and also later became a hip alternative music and arts venue before closing in October 2015, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Now, come Memorial Day weekend, Asbury Lanes will reopen as "the same anything-goes local hangout it always was and reborn as a state-of-the-art music venue," its new owners say.
- 2018-03-14
- The Christian Science Monitor
President Trump's tax reform has put high-tax Democratic states in a quandary: Should they tax more as Uncle Sam taxes less? Or will that push the rich to leave?
On Tuesday New Jersey's new Democratic governor, Phil Murphy, broke sharply with President Trump and Congress on taxes. He used his first budget address to propose a hefty tax hike on millionaires.
- 2018-03-13
One of New Jersey's late governors is getting his wish: His ashes will spend some time in a saloon.
A ceremony at Healy's Tavern in Jersey City on Friday will honor former Democratic Gov. Brendan Byrne, who died in January at age 93.
Gov. Phil Murphy today presented a broad and aggressive agenda which clearly follows through on his campaign commitments which he believes will make New Jersey's economy stronger and fairer.
We agree with a number of the initiatives the governor identified in his speech as critical to our state's economic health, including strong support for education and workforce development, and a robust funding of infrastructure projects, NJ Transit and the innovation economy.
We also believe it is a positive step to review state incentive programs and consider expanding them to a greater segment of the business community.
- 2018-03-13
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce President Tom Bracken released the following statement today in response to Governor Phil Murphy’s Budget Address:
Gov. Phil Murphy today presented a broad and aggressive agenda which clearly follows through on his campaign commitments which he believes will make New Jersey’s economy stronger and fairer.
We agree with a number of the initiatives the governor identified in his speech as critical to our state’s economic health, including strong support for education and workforce development, and a robust funding of infrastructure projects, NJ Transit and the innovation economy.
- 2018-03-13
- CBS2 News
After he made a lot of pricey promises on the campaign trail, many people wondered how New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy would pay for it all. On Tuesday, he announced his budget plan. CBS2's Meg Baker interviews NJ Chamber President Tom Bracken.
Laura Hahn has joined the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce as director of government relations, where she will advocate on behalf of the business community, primarily in economic development, taxation, and health care. Laura reports to Michael Egenton, executive vice president of government relations with the Chamber.
- 2018-03-11
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported steel and aluminum would cost New Jersey businesses an extra $477 million -- more than all but seven other states -- according to a new study.
The report by the Tax Foundation, a conservative research group, shows that Trump's action would add a new burden to the state's business community, already concerned about the impacts of the Republican tax plan that shrunk a key tax break for the Garden State.
The tariffs would cost businesses $9 billion, with $5.7 billion, or 63 percent, falling on businesses in just 10 states, including New Jersey, the report said.
- 2018-03-11
- Observer
New Jersey lawmakers are moving to enact a statewide sick leave law now that Democrat Phil Murphy is in the governor’s office.
The Assembly Labor Committee is scheduled to consider a bill (A1827) on Monday that would require companies to provide their workers with earned sick leave. Under the bill, employees would accrue one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, and workers could earn between 40 and 72 hours of sick time depending on the size of their employer. Employees would have to work 90 days before they could use their sick time.
- 2018-03-08
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down the government rather than fund the Gateway Tunnel project, according to a published report.
Trump said he would veto legislation funding the government through Sept. 30 if it included money for a new tunnel linking New Jersey and Manhattan, according to Politico, which cited multiple sources.