Dear New Jersey Congressional Delegation Members, As the leaders of the Garden State’s major business associations, we believe the health, welfare and safety of New Jersey residents and the American people are the No. 1 priority during this unprecedented public health crisis. We are committed to doing our part to help “flatten the curve,” support […]
Government Affairs
Trenton Policymakers Push New Budget Solutions
New ideas are continuing to emerge to confront the looming state budget crisis that New Jersey and all states will face due to COVID-19’s impact on the economy and state tax revenues. Gov. Phil Murphy has discussed the possibility of New Jersey borrowing billions to shore up the state budget. In fact, he even floated […]
NJBIA Advocacy at Work during the COVID-19 Crisis
So much attention is rightfully being paid to our overall health and welfare and adjusting to life in our new norm. But what you may have missed is how NJBIA has been working on behalf of New Jersey’s business community to bring as much immediate relief as possible, and to ensure a prudent and responsible […]
NJBIA’s Testimony RE Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses
Good morning! My name is Christopher Emigholz, and I am the Vice President of Government Affairs for the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) covering economic development, tax and budget issues. On behalf of our member companies that provide more than 1 million jobs in our State and make NJBIA the largest statewide business […]
NJBIA’s First Glance at FY21 State Budget
Governor Murphy delivered his third budget proposal to the Legislature for fiscal year 2021 (FY21) on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He is planning to spend $40.9 billion – an increase of $2.2 billion or 5.7% from last year’s signed FY20 budget. Cumulatively for the three budgets of the Murphy Administration, this represents […]