NJPP Staff

Dozens of Democracy and Fair Budget Organizations Demand Budget Transparency, Public Input on Closed-Door Process

June 24, 2024 • Tax and Budget
As budget clock looms, members of We The People coalition and For The Many NJ urge lawmakers to publicly release budget bill 72 hours before hearing and support budget transparency measures.

More Than 50 Mayors and Local Officials Call for Corporate Transit Fee to Fund NJ Transit

June 13, 2024
Mayors, Commuters, Labor Leaders, and Community Activists Rally Outside Newark Penn Station to Demand Funding for NJ Transit

Over 40 Advocacy, Labor, Community, and Local Government Leaders Urge NJ Transit to Stop Double-Digit Fare Increases

March 8, 2024 • Transportation
Leaders call on NJ Transit to refrain from voting on double-digit fare hike proposal and instead work with Governor Murphy and the Legislature on funding the agency through the state budget.

For the Many NJ: Governor Murphy Gives Ultra Wealthy Corporations $1 Billion, Passes Cost to Transit Riders

January 24, 2024 • Economic Justice
Lawmakers should fill budget holes with sustainable revenue — not throw costs to New Jersey's working families.

State of New Jersey’s Finances Takes a $1 Billion Hit in New Year

January 5, 2024 • Tax and Budget
Following a new corporate tax cut, New Jersey will have to figure out how to plug looming budget holes and avoid cuts in public services.

Coalition of 50 Advocacy Organizations and Labor Unions Call on Lawmakers to Stop the Corporate Tax Cut for Amazon and Walmart

December 18, 2023 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Policy experts, advocates, community groups, and labor unions from For The Many NJ call on lawmakers to extend the Corporate Business Tax surcharge.

Advocates, Unions, and Policy Experts Praise New Bill to Extend Surcharge on Corporate Profits

December 8, 2023 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
New legislation would extend the Corporate Business Tax surcharge on the world’s most profitable corporations.

Workers and Advocates Tell Lawmakers: Do Not Cut a $1 Billion Check to Amazon and Walmart

November 30, 2023 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Members of For the Many warned that not renewing the Corporate Business Tax surcharge would threaten essential public services, programs, and infrastructure.

Costly Corporate Tax Cuts Overshadow and Threaten Good Budget Investments

June 30, 2023 • Tax and Budget
Statements on the state budget, Child Tax Credit expansion, elimination of public defender fees, and the cancellation of medical debt.

For The Many NJ: Budget Deal Includes Too Many Corporate Giveaways

June 28, 2023 • Tax and Budget
Budget deal includes a $1 billion corporate tax cut, new corporate tax loopholes, and more tax credits for Hollywood studios and private developers.