A high-stakes budget process is underway as Governor Phil Murphy and lawmakers race against the clock to finalize a record-breaking $58.1 billion budget before the July 1 deadline to avoid a government shutdown. The proposal includes $1.2 billion in new taxes and fees, alongside $4.3 billion in property tax relief, but not without controversy over new taxes on cigarettes, luxury homes, and online gaming. Some proposed taxes, like those on recreational activities, didn’t make the cut. Joining us to break it all down is David Wildstein, Editor of the New Jersey Globe.
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Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.
Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.
Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.