The Legislature has finally given Gov. Phil Murphy the so-called millionaire’s tax he’s sought his whole time in office.Twice before, legislative leaders have rejected the increase because it might increase the already substantial flight of millionaires from New Jersey to…

By Dave Fidlin(The Center Square) – New Jersey’s pre-pandemic balance sheet was described as being in “dire fiscal health” in a recently released independent analysis of states’ finances.In its annual report, Financial State of the States 2020, officials with the organization…

By Kim Jarrett(The Center Square) – Amid months of dismal economic news, New Jersey has received what appears to be some positive news.Wage growth during the second quarter was at 63 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis,…

By Regina M. Egea and Lawrence J. Mone Sometimes, the simpler a problem is made, the clearer the solution becomes. For New Jersey, our most onerous fiscal problem is our unsustainable debt load and unbearably high cost of living. The…

By Regina M. Egea and Lawrence J. Mone Sometimes, the simpler a problem is made, the clearer the solution becomes. For New Jersey, our most onerous fiscal problem is our unsustainable debt load and unbearably high cost of living. The…

By The Wall Street Journal Editorial BoardConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s yacht is coming in. New York City’s descent into disorder and lockdown are driving off the affluent class. Now with New Jersey Democrats again raising taxes on millionaires, Connecticut is…

By Andrew CoenA trend toward lower fuel consumption, driven in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted New Jersey to raise its gas tax for a third time in five years to among the highest levels in the nation, putting the…