PRESS RELEASE: Phil Murphy Derailed

A bill that would kill New Jersey’s gig economy will be amended. Following is NJGOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt’s statement on the matter:

Trenton, NJ - Following reports that the legislature will amend S4204 to account for the hundreds of thousands of independent contractors, small businesses and families in the gig economy who were being punished by the Democrats newest tax scheme, NJGOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt released the following statement:

"The NJGOP proved on November 5th that we won’t be shouted into a corner. Last week, we stood with countless moms and pops, workers and small business owners around the State and fought back against Governor Phil Murphy and S4204. On Friday, Democrat legislators announced they will claw back their latest tax grab.

“As long as the Governor’s policies recklessly endanger the livelihoods of New Jersey‘s businesses and families, the NJGOP will continue to expose his lies and offer sensible solutions that prop up New Jersey’s middle class instead of knock it down.

"The broad coalition that opposed Murphy's attempt to kill the gig economy, and our success in derailing that initiative, are a small taste of what hard working New Jerseyans and the NJGOP are capable of, working together. We can’t let Phil Murphy break up our families or bankrupt our state. He’ll try, but he’ll fail. We can stop him, together. Together, we can do better."

Friday the NJGOP launched a petition to stop Phil Murphy from killing the gig economy: https://www.njgop.org/2019/11/22/gig-economy/

PRESS RELEASE: Fitzherbert Announces Major Gloucester County Endorsements

CD2 Republican congressional candidate Brian Fitzherbert rolled out two more endorsements this morning. His press release follows:

Egg Harbor Township –Brian T. Fitzherbert, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s Second Congressional District, announced the endorsement of Gloucester County Republican State Committeewoman Barbara Capelli and Committeeman Bill Fey.

The New Jersey Republican State Committee is composed of one male and one female registered Republican from each county in New Jersey. They are selected during the years the Governor is to be elected and represent their county at the NJ Republican State Committee.

“Brian is a tremendous asset to the Republican Party. He is the best candidate in the Congressional Primary because he understands the 2nd District and the issues we face on a daily basis. Brian is a constant presence in Gloucester County and we appreciate the time he has devoted to fighting for the core conservative values that will grow and highlight South Jersey. That is why I’m happy to endorse Brian Fitzherbert for Congress,” said Capelli. 

Committeeman Fey emphasized his support saying, “Brian breathes life into the future of our party with his tireless work ethic and support of the Young Republican organizations in South Jersey. 

His strong background in defense enables him to embrace and utilize technological efficiencies to make government more productive and effective. His intelligence and energy is needed not only in South Jersey but in Washington D.C." 

Fey continued, "I believe that Brian not only understands all that South Jersey has to offer but is more than capable of fighting to preserve it for all of us. We need a Congressman who understands us. Someone who is in touch with our community and is able to bring people together. We need someone who will forge the way to creating a bright future for our residents and our children. I believe that person is Brian Fitzherbert.” 

“I’m so proud to have the endorsement of Barbara and Bill and I’m looking forward to them joining me on the campaign trail as we fight to win back the House of Representatives. This endorsement is another signal of our campaign’s strong grassroots support in Gloucester County and throughout the 2nd Congressional District." Fitzherbert said.

New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District covers all of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem Counties, as well as parts of Gloucester, Ocean, Burlington, and Camden Counties.

PRESS RELEASE: NJGOP Launches Petition To Save The Gig Economy

NJGOP issued the following press release with regard to the gig economy:

For Immediate Release

Trenton, NJ – The fix is in! Governor Murphy and legislative Democrats are fast-tracking a law that will upend the lives of hundreds of thousands of New Jersey businesses and families  The law prevents independent contractors from working for businesses unless the contractor is hired as an official employee of the business.  The move will generate millions in new taxes, proving it’s just another Democratic tax grab at the expense of New Jersey’s hard working families.

The new, independent contractor law delivers a death blow to workers and employers in the gig economy.  This means that Uber drivers, truck drivers, freelance writers, home health workers, house cleaners, photographers and an endless list of other workers who provide supplemental and sometimes full income to their families will be shut out.  They’re out of business.

Small business owners will suffer, too. The well of independent contractors will dry up instantly and be replaced with the onerous cost of hiring them as official employees.

NJGOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt offered the following comment:

"Governor Phil Murphy might as well be called Fix-It-Phil, because the fix is in, again. Fix-it-Phil has made it crystal clear to New Jersey businesses and families that his political agenda trumps their well-being. No matter how strong the American economy is, Fix-it-Phil won’t let the State’s residents reap the benefits. Instead of finding creative ways to put people to work, Fix-it-Phil will shut down an entire section of the State’s economy; one that benefits hundreds of thousands of businesses and families each year. 

"Fighting back against S4204 and Phil Murphy isn't about party politics, it’s about protecting our businesses and families from a backwards approach to government that is strangling the economy and killing economic opportunity. We're launching this petition to send Fix-It-Phil a message.  Tell him to stop passing laws that break up our families and bankrupt our businesses.  That’s not stronger and fairer, it’s weaker and poorer, and we can do better."

https://www.njgop.org/petition/dont-let-governor-murphy-kill-the-gig-economy/

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