The New Jersey that Gov. Phil Murphy described in his state of the state message, where everyone can flourish, is one we all can support.
We all want a New Jersey economy that is fair and strong for all of its citizens, and one where, as the governor said, social progress and economic progress go hand in hand.
- 2019-01-15
- ROI-NJ
State chamber’s Bracken on attack on EDA: 'It isn’t even our biggest problem'
Gov. Phil Murphy’s first State of the State address was met with skepticism from the state’s business community.
- 2019-01-10
- NJ Spotlight Op-Ed
The governor wants a fairer economy in New Jersey but companies are bearing the heaviest burden of delivering it. Taxes and mandates have made the state unaffordable and uncompetitive
New Jersey received a serious wake-up call last week.
Celgene, the Summit-based biosciences company, announced it has reached an agreement to be acquired by New York-based Bristol-Myers Squibb in a blockbuster deal worth $74 billion.
To compete in today's economy, states need to have tax incentives. They can assist in economic growth and job creation.
The audit by the state Comptroller’s office highlighted some weaknesses in our existing programs.
- 2019-01-07
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
A long-sought infrastructure bill will be a priority of the new House Democratic majority, and funding for the Gateway Tunnel will be part of it, key lawmakers told NJ Advance Media.
- 2019-01-04
- ROI-NJ
Tom Bracken has had enough.
The well-respected head of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce — an organization that speaks for the state’s business community — said it’s time for Gov. Phil Murphy to start doing more for Bracken’s constituents.
To him, that means no more taxes.
- 2018-12-21
- ROI-NJ Op-Ed
Gov. Phil Murphy campaigned on creating a “stronger and fairer” economy.
Since taking office, the governor and the Legislature have shown an energetic commitment in expediting initiatives for the fairer economy such as mandated paid sick leave, equal pay laws and the upcoming minimum wage increase. The components of the desired fairer economy are in place.
- 2018-12-06
- The Wall Street Journal
Most workers would get to $15 by 2024; farmworkers and others will reach $15 by 2029
The top Democrat in the New Jersey General Assembly wants to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2024, with some exceptions, according to legislation introduced Thursday.
- 2018-11-16
- ROI-NJ
As he and his staff looked out the windows of the newly renovated and recently opened Chit Chat Diner in West Orange early Thursday afternoon, shift manager Leo Novakidis couldn’t help but notice a few school buses that were stuck in traffic along with just about everyone else in North Jersey.
- 2018-11-15
- NJBIZ
The New Jersey League of Municipalities on Thursday awarded Tom Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, its Distinguished Public Service Award.