Oroho: Murphy’s Budget Would Deliver Too Little Tax Relief, Too Late
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho said the amount of tax relief in Governor Murphy’s proposed budget is underwhelming compared to what Senate Republicans have proposed.
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho said the amount of tax relief in Gov. Murphy’s proposed budget is underwhelming compared to what Senate Republicans have proposed. (Pixabay)
“New Jerseyans who are feeling the impact of soaring inflation in their family budgets need tax relief now,” said Oroho (R-24). “Governor Murphy’s plan to make people wait until 2023 for rebates is too little, too late. Our Give It Back plan would provide real tax relief now to help New Jersey families pay their bills today.”
Oroho Measure Requiring Notation on Automobile Registration Indicating Drivers’ Hearing Impairment Clears Committee
The Legislation Will Increase Safety for Deaf Drivers and Police Officers
Senator Steven Oroho’s legislation that would help eliminate possible confusion and tension when a deaf motorist is stopped by police was advanced by the Senate Transportation Committee today.
The bipartisan bill, S-665, would add a notation on vehicle registration certificate indicating the registrant is deaf.
Sen. Steven Oroho’s legislation that would protect hearing impaired drivers and police officers during a traffic stop was advanced by the Senate Transportation Committee. (Flickr)
“If a driver is struggling to follow instructions, it could trigger an unpredictable and potentially dangerous situation,” said Oroho (R-24). “This bill would relieve stress and help ensure safety for both the driver and police officers.”
Senate Clears Oroho Bill that Removes Government Red Tape to Help Disabled Veterans
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho that would allow permanently disabled veterans to submit less paperwork to the MVC for certain benefits was approved by the New Jersey Senate today.
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steve Oroho that would allow permanently disabled veterans to submit less paperwork to the MVC for certain benefits was approved by the Senate. (©iStock)
“Our disabled veterans should not have to go through needless red tape to secure basic benefits from the Motor Vehicle Commission,” said Oroho (R-24). “Under this bill, permanently disabled veterans who apply for special benefits through the MVC will only need to submit proof of their disability with their first application—not on renewal ones. This will improve efficiency at the MVC and allow our veterans to enjoy all of the benefits they so rightly earned in a timely manner.”
Senate Republicans to Introduce Bill to Give Back Billions to NJ Taxpayers
Gov. Murphy Has Collected $3+ Billion in Unexpected Taxes from New Jerseyans. Republicans: Give It Back!
In advance of Governor Phil Murphy’s expected announcement next week that the State has collected at least $3 billion more in taxes than he budgeted this year, Senate Republicans have introduced legislation to give it back to New Jersey taxpayers immediately through $500 and $1,000 refundable tax credits when they file their state income taxes for 2021.
Senate Republicans want to give back $3 billion of unexpected tax collections to New Jersey taxpayers immediately. Tell Gov. Murphy to #GiveItBack at www.GiveItBack.us.
“Governor Murphy has collected at least $3 billion more in taxes from New Jerseyans than he projected in his budget this year,” said Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho (R-24). “We want to give this unexpected and unneeded windfall back to New Jersey families who are struggling to get by with surging inflation. Our plan would give New Jerseyans a $500 or $1,000 tax credit, depending on their filing status, when they file their 2021 New Jersey income tax return this spring. We’re proposing direct tax relief that would put real cash back into people’s wallets quickly.”
Oroho bill that Would Cut Red Tape to Help Disabled Veterans Clears Committee
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho that would allow permanently disabled veterans to submit less paperwork to the MVC for certain benefits was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steve Oroho that would allow permanently disabled veterans to submit less paperwork to the MVC for certain benefits was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. (©iStock)
“Our disabled veterans should not have to go through unnecessary red tape to secure basic benefits from the Motor Vehicle Commission,” said Oroho (R-24). “Under my legislation, permanently disabled veterans who apply for special benefits through the MVC will only need to submit proof of their disability with their first application—not on renewal applications. This will not only improve efficiency at the MVC, which is certainly needed, but it will allow our veterans to enjoy all of the benefits they so rightly earned in a timely manner.”
Bucco/Oroho Bill Preventing Income Tax Increases Due to Inflation Advances
Legislation Prevents Stealth Income Tax Increase Caused by Tax Bracket Creep
Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Steven Oroho that would protect New Jerseyans from tax bracket creep due to inflation has been advanced by the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Steven Oroho that would protect New Jerseyans from tax bracket creep due to inflation has been advanced by the Senate Budget Committee. (Pixabay)
“Our bill will protect New Jerseyans from paying higher income taxes due to inflation and provide tax relief to the many New Jerseyans who live paycheck to paycheck,” said Bucco (R-25). “When Governor Murphy has an extra $3-4 billion in tax collections he wasn’t expecting, our legislation is one way we can start to give it back to struggling New Jerseyans. We need to show people that Trenton is finally getting serious about addressing their affordability concerns.”
Senate Approves Oroho Bill to Create School Funding Task Force
Legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Steve Oroho and cleared by the Senate today would establish the School Funding Formula Evaluation Task Force to evaluate the state’s education support.
Sen. Steve Oroho’s legislation establishing a task force to study and evaluate the effectiveness of the school funding formula was endorsed by the Senate. (SenateNJ.com)
School funding is a driving factor in New Jersey’s exorbitant property taxes and the task force created by S-354 would study the effectiveness of the School Funding Reform Act of 2008 (SFRA) and provide recommendations for improvements.
“The state’s dubious funding formula controls the purse strings for school aid,” said Oroho (R-24). “The task force’s evaluation will help identify flaws and inconsistencies that contribute to funding imbalances. This will be an important step in improving the way taxpayer money is expended for education.”
Oroho: Murphy Announcement on School Masks Is First #GiveItBack Victory
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho said Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement that he will end the school mask mandate marks the first victory for the #GiveItBack movement. Oroho said Murphy should end the mask mandate today.
Sen. Steven Oroho said Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement that he will end the school mask mandate marks the first victory for the #GiveItBack movement. Oroho said he should end the mask mandate today. (www.GiveItBack.us)
“Governor Murphy will never admit that the pressure is getting to him, but it absolutely is,” said Oroho (R-24). “That’s why he rushed to make this announcement weeks before he actually plans on lifting the school mask mandate. It’s our first ‘Give It Back’ victory.”
Oroho & Doherty Call for Thorough Vetting of Platkin A.G. Nomination
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho and Senator Michael Doherty said the Senate Judiciary Committee must perform a thorough vetting of Attorney General nominee Matt Platkin, including his handling of Katie Brennan’s alleged sexual assault and his role in guiding the Murphy Administration’s extensive use of emergency powers during the pandemic.
Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Michael Doherty said the Senate Judiciary Committee must perform a thorough vetting of Attorney General nominee Matt Platkin. (SenateNJ.com)
“We have extremely serious concerns about Matt’s handling of Katie Brennan’s allegations of sexual assault and the guidance he provided Governor Murphy as chief counsel on the use of emergency powers during the pandemic,” said Oroho (R-24). “Matt is obviously a very smart guy, but he shouldn’t expect a free pass to avoid the scrutiny a nominee for Attorney General deserves.”
Senate Republicans Launch “Give It Back” Initiative
Join the Movement at www.GiveItBack.us
New Jersey Senate Republicans are launching the “Give It Back” initiative to give New Jerseyans an opportunity to tell Governor Phil Murphy in a unified voice to give back everything he has taken from them over the past two years.
N.J. Senate Republicans are launching the ‘Give It Back’ initiative to help New Jerseyans tell Gov. Phil Murphy to give back everything he’s taken from them over the past two years. (www.GiveItBack.us)
“Governor Murphy has taken so much from New Jerseyans since the start of the pandemic,” said Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho (R-24). “He’s taken money, he’s taken power, and he’s taken rights, choices, and freedoms from every single New Jerseyan. We’re going to help New Jerseyans to send him the message that it’s time to Give It Back.”
