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House SALT proposal would raise cap on deduction to $30K, but some Republicans balk
The Republican tax plan in the U.S. House would raise the cap for the state and local property tax deduction from the current $10,000 to $30,000 for families making up to $400,000. That’s according to legislation released May 12 by the Republican-led House Ways and...
Academy Bus is paying NJ Transit over alleged fraud. But it still gets contracts
“Why didn’t anybody else bid?” Pfeiffer said. “Was there anything about the (request for proposal) that would have turned off the other bidders? Is this the best way to contract for this service if you only have one bidder?”
A killer turned councilman. Masked men. And lots of weed. Welcome to ‘Pot Town,’ N.J.
“There’s a lot to unpack there,” said Marc Pfeiffer, a senior policy fellow and assistant director of the Bloustein Local Government Center at Rutgers University. While Englishtown’s situation is admittedly unusual, plenty of towns have weathered dysfunction, Rutgers’ Pfeiffer pointed out.
New Jersey school taxes to rise dramatically in many Ocean and Monmouth school districts
The tax cap in New Jersey has kept annual increases relatively low, but also so low that they have not reflected the natural growth of communities and costs, said Pfeiffer, of the Bloustein School at Rutgers University.
Murphy adviser also works at engineering firm that gets NJ contracts
Marc Pfeiffer, a senior policy fellow at Rutgers University’s Center for Urban Policy Research, said balancing dual roles in the private and public sectors “can be problematic, and the officials involved have to make good choices” by following the law and ethics policies.
Despite protest, E-ZPass can be run by a company with Singapore ties, the N.J. Turnpike Authority says
Commenting on the alleged Singapore-China alliance, Marc Pfeiffer, associate director of the Bloustein Local Government Research Center at Rutgers University, said: “It’s important to remember that Singapore is a separate country from China, and is not an adversary of the United States.
The Future of New Jersey Journalism: Insights from Marc Pfeiffer – SBN Newsmakers
A new report from the Bloustein School at Rutgers University called The Future of New Jersey Journalism: Evolution, Not Extinction, senior policy fellow Marc Pfeiffer discusses these shifts and what they mean for the future of news.
Using Data in Your Local Government for Beginners
Like roads and utilities, the collection and analysis of data have become vital tools that enable municipalities to tailor services to their residents. But what does this mean for you and your community? This guide will help you understand how to use information to serve your community better.
New $1.7B NJ Turnpike contract to operate E-ZPass program is awash in controversy
Companies winning contracts with state agencies are required to provide disclosure forms showing ownership structures for those with a 10% stake or higher, said Marc Pfeiffer, a senior policy fellow and faculty researcher at Rutgers University’s Center for Urban Policy Research.