Op-Ed

Proposed Estate Tax Cut Windfall for Wealthiest

February 17, 2016 • Tax and Budget
By “abolishing” New Jersey’s estate tax, as Gov. Christie has proposed doing, the governor would deliver a huge tax cut to a few thousand of New Jersey’s most well-off households while seriously threatening resources needed for public colleges, safe communities, health care and other important services.
Op-Ed

Yes, the Minimum Wage is Too Low. No, $15 an Hour Isn’t Too High for New Jersey.

February 16, 2016 • Economic Justice
A $12 an hour minimum wage would be a big improvement over today’s $8.38 wage floor. But it would still fall short of what it takes for a full-time single adult worker just to get by in New Jersey.
Op-Ed

Christie’s Veto Keeps State’s Revenue Projection in an Avoidable Rut

January 21, 2016 • Tax and Budget
Bill included three common-sense components that would have improved budget process and potentially boosted our standing with credit-ratings agencies.
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