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1. N.J. comptroller finds tax abatements for developers costing taxpayers, schools money
(N.J./State)

... when the public at large will come out the winner." Boxer noted that municipal incentives for granting abatements may continue to increase since funds collected from in lieu of taxes are not subject ...

2. Casino executive urges N.J. legislators not to permit gambling beyond Atlantic City
(N.J./State)

... well beyond the recommendations of the Hanson Commission,'' Whelan said. "We need to bring in new product offerings to interest tourists, create business incentives to attract investment and offer gaming ...

3. N.J. tax cap costs too much
(Opinion/Commentary)

... and levels of government. We should be urging towns to merge and consolidate through incentives. It is key that the state also look at other sources of funding for schools aside from property tax revenues. ...

4. Tax incentives persuaded Honeywell to stay in N.J.
(Money/Economy)

Gov. Christie promised a sweeter deal to keep multinational company from leaving state BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Honeywell International Chairman and CEO Dave Cote said Thursday that the ...

5. President Barack Obama makes 49-minute visit to Edison to boost his small business aid legislation
(Money/Economy)

... banks with capital and incentives to lend to small businesses, so they could renew a credit line, purchase new equipment or open a new location. It would also support state initiatives like loan guarantee ...

6. N.J. Obama visit set for Tastee Sub Shop in Edison
(Money/Economy)

... will meet President Obama at the Tastee Sub Shop in Edison Wednesday afternoon as part of his administration's nationwide push for public support for his proposal to provide financial support and tax incentives ...

7. N.J. lawmakers less friendly to environment in Trenton
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... associated with solar, as well as the general state incentives available to them. S702 — Promotes Energy Saving Buildings The fastest, cheapest way to protect the environment and save consumers money ...

8. N.J. small business owners can now get affordable healthcare
(Money/Economy)

... with 50 or fewer employees still decides not to buy health insurance with these incentives, there is no penalty. They're exempt from the employer responsibility provision of the new law. In this case, ...

9. Christie’s budget puts Band-Aids on New Jersey’s core challenges
(Opinion/Commentary)

... and public education almost exclusively through property taxes, in favor of a more equitable method. Christie's budget reduces job-creating incentives for biotech and high-tech businesses that are New ...

10. Task force formed to seek ways to encourage life sciences industry in N.J.
(Health/Healthquest)

... life sciences companies to see if there are financial, tax and regulatory incentives that New Jersey should be exploring. The task force will include from the Assembly Higher Education Committee Chairwoman ...

11. No state compares to Arizona’s sports business follies
(Sports/Professional)

... tax break incentives such as payment in lieu of taxes on the site. But don't blame the Mara and Tisch families or Woody Johnson, the guys who have funded the actual construction of the stadium, for working ...

12. Escaping mortgage debt in New Jersey
(Money/Economy)

... that they tried with their lender to get a mortgage modification. Those who can show genuine hardship or an attempt to do a workout with the lender may only have to wait three years. With these disincentives ...

13. Christie Whitman: U.S. energy policy can and should be about more than just cap and trade
(Opinion/Commentary)

... economy. Specifically, the bill includes greater energy efficiency incentives for new construction, industries and appliances, a national building retrofit program and low-interest loans for rural areas ...

14. Why is the N.J. DEP supporting the interests of polluters over oyster restoration?
(Opinion/Commentary)

... actually get cleaned up, and to stop issuing permits for development in wetlands and flood plains. The DEP also should develop incentives and penalties to address non-point source pollution and combined ...

15. Rep. Lance says federal health care bill hurts New Jerseyans
(Health/Healthquest)

... incentives for businesses to offer health care benefits to their employees, prohibiting denial of coverage or claims based on pre-existing conditions, establishing health insurance exchanges to allow consumers ...

16. Why solar power is good for New Jersey
(Opinion/Commentary)

... generous incentives, including solar energy rebates, it is second only to California in solar energy installations. Unfortunately, that is not saying much. As of April 30, New Jersey had approximately ...

17. N.J. launches MVC Surcharge Payment Incentive Program
(N.J./State)

... of the incentives to be offered are extended, 48-month payment plans, and interest waivers for New Jerseyans paying off principal and cost. Most eligible drivers will be directly notified by mail of this ...

18. Commercial bakery moving to Hackensack with aid of $250,000 state loan
(N.J./State)

... through direct loans or guarantees. Businesses and not-for-profit organizations can use the financing for fixed assets or working capital. The EDA closed financing and incentives totaling nearly $83 million ...

19. Fixing the funding model for N.J. colleges
(Opinion/Commentary)

... and construction — and in general implement regulatory reforms. Implement performance-based incentives based on outcomes rather than input variables. Direct faculty members, administrators and college ...

20. Unemployment Legislation
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... new incentives to those who have become masters at bilking the system! ...