April 26, 2006
Asbury Park Press -- Corzine taking steps to help grow state's economy
After years of neglect, New Jersey's image as a desirable place to do business suffered considerably. A recent Chief Executive Magazine survey revealed that CEOs from around the country believe New Jersey is the fifth-worst state in the nation to do business. The Tax Foundation also ranked New Jersey as having the second worst business tax climate in the United States. We have the highest property taxes in the nation and our combined federal, state and local tax burden is third highest.
