Kevin McArdle
NJ Assemblywoman’s Bill Spurred By Husband’s Tragic Death [AUDIO]
In late March of 2009, Assemblyman Eric Munoz lay in a hospital that could not treat his life-threatening heart condition.
Protecting NJ’s Law Enforcement Animals
A bill known as “Dano’s Law,” would upgrade the penalties for killing, maiming, inflicting harm, or interfering with an animal owned or used by a law enforcement agency or a search and rescue dog or for threatening to do so in New Jersey.
NJ Assembly Okays Minimum Wage Hike Despite Biz Community Concerns [AUDIO]
A bill to hike New Jersey’s hourly minimum wage to $8.50 and require the rate to then be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index was approved yesterday by the Assembly.
OLS Budget Analyst Admits All Revenue Estimates Are Wrong [AUDIO]
On Wednesday, Dr. David Rosen with the Office of Legislative Services (OLS) estimated that over the next 14 months state revenues will lag $1.3 billion behind Christie’s projections. Governor Chris Christie expects the budget gap to be about $676 million.
Every Tax Cut Plan Is Down, But Not Quite Out As Revenues Sag [AUDIO]
There are still three competing tax cuts plans being floated at the State House, but they all cost money.
NJ’s Budget Battle Turns Into War Of Words [VIDEO/AUDIO]
Yesterday, the top budget analyst for the non-partisan research arm of the legislature told the Assembly Budget Committee that New Jersey has raked in only half of the $1 billion in revenue growth Governor Chris Christie is anticipating for this fiscal year.
Chris Christie: Partisan Budget Analyst Is The Dr. Kevorkian Of Numbers [VIDEO]
Today, the top budget analyst for the non-partisan research arm of the legislature is telling the Assembly Budget Committee that New Jersey has raked in only half of the $1 billion in revenue growth Governor Chris Christie is anticipating for this fiscal year. Dr. David Rosen with the Office of Legislative Services (OLS) says revenue is rising too slowly to hit the projected targets. Meanwhile, Ch
How Bad Is NJ’s Financial Situation? [AUDIO]
Early last week, State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff reported a $232 million revenue shortfall and another $121 million shortage was reported later in the week. However, that number has climbed, and Eristoff is expected to report how the Christie Administrations plans to close a $676 million budget gap.
Small Pot Possession In NJ Would Not Be Criminal Under Legislation [AUDIO]
A bill that would decriminalize the possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana was approved by the Assembly Judiciary Committee yesterday.
Tax Cut Compromise Possible, Says Assembly Budget Boss [AUDIO]
Governor Chris Christie wants to cut income taxes by 10% for every New Jerseyan. Senate Democrats want to cut property taxes by 10% and Assembly Democrats have a plan they say can provide a 20% property tax cut for those who need it most.