Taxes

The public deserves an honest budget. Legislators can't produce one if Governor Corzine can't or won't provide a true picture of the state's fiscal situation, especially how much revenue is coming in to finance state programs.

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In light of disturbing news reports, Senator Steve Oroho, a Republican on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, is asking Governor Corzine to immediately release the latest figures on revenue collections.

New Jersey's tax freedom day comes later than all but one other state's. It will come even later next year if Governor Corzine's $1 billion tax hike is passed in the middle of a recession.

Bruce Meringolo, candidate for NJ Assembly from the 21st Legislative District and The New Voice of the Taxpayer, calls on the Corzine administration to put the citizens of New Jersey first and lower taxes on individuals and businesses.

More than 300 activists and representatives from think tanks, community organizations and unions will gather Saturday to discuss new ideas for fixing New Jersey’s budget problems and turning around the state’s economy.

Senator Jennifer Beck would like Governor Corzine and Assemblyman Cryan to answer a simple question:

“If you really think taxes are too high, why have you supported billions of dollars of tax increases?”

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Republican Budget Officer Tony Bucco's opening remarks as the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee began budget hearings today:

The six Republican members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee said today's testimony shows Governor Corzine has created a breathtakingly irresponsible budget that will inevitably result in crippling tax increases on New Jersey's middle class if he wins re-election.

It's obvious that the treasurer's election-year attempt to discredit Republicans was crude and inappropriate. What may not be obvious to some is that the treasurer's statement is demonstrably false.