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The New Jersey Prosperity Project is built on the belief that when New Jersey citizens are informed and active in government, our families, our communities and our state benefit.
The New Jersey Prosperity Project is a nonpartisan group of employers and trade associations located throughout the state designed to help educate our citizens about issues that impact job security, economic competitiveness, wages and benefits – and ultimately our future prosperity.
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Assembly Bill 894
On Monday, May 21st 2012 the Assembly Judiciary Committee will vote on Assembly Bill 894. This is important legislation you should be aware of.
What would A-894 do?
If enacted, A-894 would allow defendants and plaintiffs to appeal a class action certification immediately. This means that defendants who believe the court made a mistake will not have to incur the time and expense of going to trial only to have to do it all over again because the class certification was erroneous from the start. Plaintiffs who are denied class status can appeal that decision; today a denial of class would usually mean the end of their case.
Who does A-894 protect?
Everyone – plaintiffs, defendants, and our overburdened civil court system would benefit from expedited and reduced-cost justice. Businesses of all sizes will be able to avoid thousands of dollars in unnecessary legal expenses. For plaintiffs, A-894 may help them to recover losses as a class that they would not be able to recover as individuals.
Take Action!
The New Jersey Prosperity Project believes A-894 is good for businesses and the citizens of New Jersey. If you agree, take action by sending a letter to the Assembly Judiciary Committee members in support of the legislation by clicking here.
President Obama Releases His FY2013 Budget
The President released his FY2013 Budget (FY2013 runs from October 1, 2012 until September 30, 2013). If any single theme emerges, it might be “everything old is new again” – there are very few surprises in the document – though the Administration also focuses heavily on debt reduction and economic fairness, though these issues are obviously very much in the eye of the beholder. It is important to remember that the President’s budget is a set of recommendations/policy priorities that still need to be considered and passed by Congress. Nevertheless, the budget proposal does provide an interesting insight into the administration’s priorities and overall vision, particularly in what is shaping up to be a hard-fought election year.
Click here for some of the highlights from the proposed budget.
Governor Chris Christie 2012 State of the State Address
Remarks As Prepared For Delivery
"The New Jersey Comeback Has Begun"
Trenton, New Jersey
January 17, 2012
Lt. Governor Guadagno, Madam Speaker, Mr. President, Members of the 215th Legislature, Members of our Congressional Delegation, Members of the Supreme Court, our former governors and the people of the State of New Jersey:
This has been a difficult week for all of us who work in this State House and are committed to public service. Over one week ago, we lost our friend Alex DeCroce. During this week, we have celebrated his life in this chamber, at his wake, at his funeral mass and, undoubtedly in the homes of the thousands of New Jerseyans whose lives he touched during his 23 years of service in the Assembly. We cap that week of recognition today by flying all flags on government buildings across our State at half staff in Alex's honor. Now, if you will all please join me in a moment of silence to honor Alex's life and legacy.
NJ ELECTION RESULTS
Thank you to all those who voted during the November 8th election! Please follow this link to the NJ Division of Elections for the complete election results.
Deficit Reduction: It's Time to Get Serious
Are you concerned about the national deficit? You should be. Our national debt is approaching $15 trillion dollars and federal deficits are projected at or above one trillion dollars a year for the foreseeable future. Although policy makers understand that we cannot sustain the current path, they are struggling to find common ground on a plan to reduce the federal deficit.
Click to learn more and take action!
Tired of Red Tape?
Click on the image below to submit your ideas to reduce bureacracy in state government.
Register to Vote!
New Jersey has a very important statewide election this year. All 120 seats of the Legislature are being contested and your town may get new representatives due to the statewide redistricting process that happens every 10 years. In order to vote in the general election, you must be registered by October 18th. Registering is simple and only takes a moment. You can get informed and download a registration form by entering your zipcode into the EZ Vote form below!
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