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NJ Gov. Murphy vetoes tax incentive programs

FOX 29 Philadelphia
Phil Murphy
Published August 25, 2019 10:29 PM EDT
Published August 25, 2019 10:29 PM EDT
NJ Gov. Murphy vetoes tax incentive programs
NJ Gov. Murphy vetoes tax incentive programs

NJ Gov. Murphy vetoes tax incentive programs

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy vetoes an extension of two tax incentive programs.

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has vetoed an extension of two tax incentive programs.

The programs are the subject of a statewide investigation.

According to Gov. Murphy, the programs have continued "handouts to connected companies."

The governor's conditional veto returns the bill to the legislature with the recommendation to make the program work for everyone and not just those connected to government.