Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed a millionaire's tax increase and says it is time to give New Jersey residents a tax cut.
The Republican laid out his plan Monday to a special session of the Legislature. Christie ordered it two days ago during his ongoing struggle with the Democrat-controlled Legislature over the principles and politics of taxes.
The governor says his line-item budget vetoes have created a $650 million state surplus -- and that one-third of it should be used to pay for property tax cuts.
Democrats wanted to increase taxes on people who make more than $1 million to pay for a bigger property tax cut for others.
It's the third straight year they have tried to hike income taxes on high earners -- and the third year the Republican has vetoed it.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:33 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:33:20 GMT
A New Jersey priest who resigned after admitting he worked unsupervised with kids despite a legal agreement that barred him from doing so is headed to court.
A New Jersey priest who resigned after admitting he worked unsupervised with kids despite a legal agreement that barred him from doing so is headed to court.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:42:18 GMT
Omar Morales feels lucky to be here for his son Joshua's 10th birthday on Monday. Morales was one of the passengers on board a USAir flight that made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty.
Omar Morales feels lucky to be here for his son Joshua's 10th birthday on Monday. Morales was one of the passengers on board a USAir flight that made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:05:15 GMT
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
