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Tax Increase Deal Struck Between Murphy, Top Lawmakers: Report
Taxes will be raised for NJ’s most profitable businesses to fund the state’s mass transit system, according to a report.

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Taxes will be raised for NJ’s most profitable businesses to fund the state’s mass transit system, according to a report.

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