New Jersey is facing a government shutdown at midnight if legislators and the Governor do not fulfill their constitutional duty to enact a balanced budget. NJBIA members should contact their state representatives and tell them to avoid a government shutdown. A government shutdown on Fourth of July weekend will hurt businesses and deprive residents of […]
Call to Action
Alert – Assembly to vote on targeted minimum wage increase
On Thursday June 8, the General Assembly will consider Assembly bill 4870. The bill would increase the minimum wage to $17.98 per hour for contracted transportation service workers at Newark Airport, Hoboken Terminal and Newark Penn Station. In addition, the bill would provide substantial fringe benefits including vacation time and paid sick leave. Including fringe […]
Tell Your Legislators Not to Raise Workers’ Compensation Costs
Call to Action Legislation that would increase workers compensation costs for most private employers in New Jersey is in position for a final legislative vote, which could happen before the end of March. If the Assembly approves the bill, it will be sent to the Governor for his consideration. NJBIA urges members to contact their state […]
Tell Your Legislators to Support the Proposed Tax Relief Bills
Call to Action Yesterday we wrote you with details of the bills that would generate revenue for transportation infrastructure while providing significant tax relief. We told you that as part of the plan the motor fuels tax would rise in a sliding scale between 23 cents per gallon and 37.5 cents a gallon depending on […]