Politics

Programs Inside Jersey City’s UEZ Trying to Make Do with Much Less

By Chris Neidenberg • Sep 2nd, 2010 • Category: Lead Story, News, Politics

Despite a loss of about $12 million in revenues and program cuts, those managing programs inside Jersey City’s Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) say they are forging ahead, doing the best they can in keeping areas viable for businesses.



Jersey City’s Latest Round of City Worker Furloughs Begin Friday

By Jon Whiten • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: Blog, News, Politics

As Jersey City’s municipal budget problems continue to plague City Hall, a second round of 12 city worker furlough days is set to begin this Friday. The Healy administration says this year’s furloughs, which follow a similar 12-day furlough program last fiscal year, will save the city about $2 million.
Like last year, the police [...]



The Mailbag: Cities Need ‘Toolkit’ Passed to Work Within Property Tax Cap

By The Mailbag • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: Blog, News, Politics

The strict hard cap passed by the legislature received approval with the promise of a wide ranging toolkit to help local governments to achieve the new cap. There is great concern on the part of municipalities throughout the state that the toolkit package is moving at a snail’s pace.
Then, on August 26, the administration announced [...]



Proposed State Bill Would Cut Off State Contracts for Businesses That Outsource

By Jon Whiten • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: Blog, News, Politics

Under a bill being considered in Trenton, businesses that outsouce jobs would no longer be eligible for any contract or grant with the state of New Jersey, and the state would be barred from investing any of its money in such businesses. The sponsors of the legislation, Hudson County Democrat Ruben Ramos (at right) and [...]



BOE Report: Epps Contract Takes a Backseat as Board of Education Waits

By Suzanne Wulach • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: Featured, News, Politics

A vote on the controversial contract of superintendent Charles Epps was postponed by the Jersey City Board of Education Thursday for a second time this month, shifting the focus of the meeting away from the contract and back to the day-to-day struggle to improve Jersey City schools.



The Mailbag: Spectra Responds to Natural Gas Pipeline Concerns

By The Mailbag • Aug 27th, 2010 • Category: Blog, News, Politics

This summer’s record high temperatures and peak energy usage nationwide reminds us of the need to find more efficient, reliable and economical energy sources for our homes and businesses.
Natural gas is one of the cleanest, most efficient and reliable energy sources — and it’s domestically abundant, with the vast majority of natural gas we [...]



City Council Approves Journal Square 2060 Plan Amid Optimism and Objections

By Shane Smith • Aug 26th, 2010 • Category: Featured, News, Politics

After more than a year of discussion and revision, the city’s redevelopment plan for Journal Square was approved by the City Council at its Wednesday meeting.



Under Fire from Fulop, Jersey City Business Administrator Says His Other Job Is Temporary

By Shane Smith • Aug 24th, 2010 • Category: Featured, News, Politics

Jersey City business administrator Jack Kelly is facing criticism for working outside Jersey City from Ward E councilman Steven Fulop, who is asking Mayor Healy to remove Kelly from his position.



State Comptroller’s Report Validates Concerns About Tax Abatements in Jersey City

By Shane Smith • Aug 20th, 2010 • Category: Featured, News, Politics

A new state report raises concerns about the uses and abuses of municipal tax abatements in New Jersey, echoing and validating concerns raised in Jersey City over the past several years by citizens, elected officials and policy watchdog groups.



Proposed Bill Hopes to Spur Lending to UEZ Businesses

By Jon Whiten • Aug 17th, 2010 • Category: Blog, News, Politics

Under a bill soon to be introduced in Trenton, lenders that make direct loans to businesses in New Jersey’s Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ) would not be taxed on interest earned on those loans.
The bill’s sponsor, Hudson County Ruben Ramos, says the proposal is aimed at combating the “credit crunch” many small businesses are facing [...]

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